Job description

The Center For Eye Care And Optical are currently looking for a receptionist for our Optical Department.

We are a privately owned ophthalmology practice which takes pride in helping all patients achieve the best vision possible using the most advanced technology and materials available.

This position is the bridge between our patients and staff. We are looking for someone with an outgoing personality and capable of multi-tasking in a fast paced environment.

Essential Responsibilities are:

• Answer all incoming telephone inquiries using proper phone greeting/etiquette
• Processing and verification of third party insurance information
• Handle patient traffic flow
• Answer patients’ questions, check patients in and out, collect payments, monitor and perform other front desk tasks as needed.
• Maintain complete and accurate patient records
• Adhere to privacy and confidential and proprietary company policies and procedures (i.e. HIPAA)
• Participate in any/all training and educational activities necessary to fulfill at least the minimum requirements as specified within your departmental goals. This is in addition to, the completion of any activities necessary for the maintenance of professional affiliations or organizational requirements
• As required by changing business needs, complete additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualified Candidates will possess the following:

• 1 year of related experience, optical preferred
• High School Diploma, General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent related job experience
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret insurance forms
• Must complete company training programs within the required time frame
• Able to work a varying schedule to include: days, nights, weekends and holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West Islip, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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