Patient Experience Front Desk Specialist

Socket.dev; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

401k + Employer Matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

Paid Maternity Leave

Competitive Base Pay

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Nationwide Vision is seeking a Front Office Specialist to greet patients, manage check-in/out, and support insurance processes in a fast-paced optical office.

The role emphasizes excellent customer service, accurate cash handling, and HIPAA-compliant office practices in a collaborative setting near Queen Creek, AZ. Prior medical office and optometry experience are preferred, with full-time hours to cover weekdays and occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous medical office experience preferred; previous optometry and/or ophthalmology experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year in a position interacting with customers/patients or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Favorable result on background check as required by state
• Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States
• EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Responsibilities

• Embrace and execute our Total Patient Experience to build relationships with all patients while delivering great service and support.
• Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone).
• Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave.
• Answer phones (both external and internal); assure prompt, courteous service at all times.
• Practice urgency at all times with consideration to the patient’s time, as well as doctor’s time and schedule.
• Double check insurance authorizations to ensure completion and build accurate flow sheets.
• Check out patients and collect correct payments according to procedures.
• Manage patient flow in the office and ensure communication to maximize efficiency and customer service.
• Complete daily reconciliations / close day / countdown cash drawer.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
• General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by the manager.

Skills

Customer service

Medical office experience

Optometry experience

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Nationwide Vision is seeking a Front Office Specialist to greet patients, manage check-in/out, and support insurance processes in a fast-paced optical office.

The role emphasizes excellent customer service, accurate cash handling, and HIPAA-compliant office practices in a collaborative setting near Queen Creek, AZ. Prior medical office and optometry experience are preferred, with full-time hours to cover weekdays and occasional weekends.