Patient Experience Front Desk Specialist

Clarkson Eyecare, Inc.; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

EyeCare Partners in Strongsville, OH is seeking a Front Office Specialist to be the first contact for patients and handle essential administrative duties for smooth check-in/out.

The role requires 1+ year of customer-facing experience, medical office exposure preferred, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. The position is on-site with typical office hours and HIPAA compliance. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in a position interacting with customers/patients.
• Previous medical office experience preferred; ophthalmic experience strongly preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Embrace and execute 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

Professional demeanor

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

EyeCare Partners in Strongsville, OH is seeking a Front Office Specialist to be the first contact for patients and handle essential administrative duties for smooth check-in/out.

The role requires 1+ year of customer-facing experience, medical office exposure preferred, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. The position is on-site with typical office hours and HIPAA compliance. Equal opportunity employer.