Patient Experience Front Office Specialist

EyeCare Associates; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

401k + Employer Matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

Competitive Base Pay

Paid Maternity Leave

Employee Discounts

Job summary

EyeCare Partners seeks a Front Office Specialist to be the first point of contact, handling check-in/out and essential administrative duties to ensure a smooth patient experience. The role emphasizes friendly, responsive service and accurate processing in a busy ophthalmology/optometry setting.

Strong preference for prior medical office experience and ability to work well with patients. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities within a national eye care network.

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

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

Medical office experience

Customer interaction

Background check

Right to work in the United States

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

EyeCare Partners seeks a Front Office Specialist to be the first point of contact, handling check-in/out and essential administrative duties to ensure a smooth patient experience. The role emphasizes friendly, responsive service and accurate processing in a busy ophthalmology/optometry setting.

Strong preference for prior medical office experience and ability to work well with patients. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities within a national eye care network.