Front Desk Associate

Company Overview

At Atlantic Eye Institute, our mission is to help our patients live their vision through exceptional, compassionate and honest eye care for every stage of life. And treat them like members of our family-because they are.


Living Our Vision: They say seeing is believing. But we say it's much more than that. Seeing is how the story of our life is told. A journey that unfolds through your very own eyes. A journey we're on together, every step of the way-from a child's first eye exam, to their first pair of glasses and contacts, to LASIK, and even cataracts, we help you see the world better at every stage in your life. Any age, any problem, any time, we will be there. That's because at Atlantic Eye Institute we believe in the power of seeing things clearly.


Every vivid color. Every precise movement. Every memory. And so, our team remains committed to you, from the most advanced technology and personalized care to being available 24/7 and always doing the right thing. This is our vision for you: A world where seeing isn't just believing; seeing clearly is living fully. That's why at Atlantic Eye Institute, we not only help improve your vision-we help you Live Your Vision.

We invite you to join our team!

Position Summary

The Front Desk Associate provides exceptional patient service, both in person and over the phone. This position interviews patients and/or their representatives to obtain complete and accurate demographic, financial and insurance information, required for billing and collecting patient accounts. The Front Office Associate performs a variety of clerical and patient service duties necessary to maintain efficient flow of operations in the medical office. The Front Office Associate may answer multiple phone lines, schedule appointments, assist in processing medical records requests, enter patient demographic and insurance information, and accept patient payments. Bilingual Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

• Displays high level of professionalism and gives superb customer service


• Obtains and reviews patient demographic and insurance information for accuracy


• Verifies insurance and collects copays, co-insurance, and outstanding balances

• Ensures all patient intake forms are signed and complete


• Answers patient communication pathways including multiple phone lines, Solution Reach Conversations Messaging Portal, and email/fax

• Schedules appointments


• Processes medical record requests per policies and procedures


• Coordinates with Clinical Staff to ensure optimal patient experience

Qualifications

Education:


• High School Diploma or Equivalent Certificate


Required Skills:


• Minimum 2 years of experience in a medical office/health care setting


• Minimum 2 years of health care insurance experience


• Strong computer knowledge and skills with a minimum typing speed of 30 WPM


• Strong desire to assist others and provide excellent customer service


• Must be highly dependable and organized


• Outstanding interpersonal skills


• An impeccably clean, polished, professional image


• The ability to learn quickly, retain training, problem solve and think independently


Preferred Skills:


• Understanding of medical terminology

Company Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k w/ Match
• HSA/FSA
• Telemedicine
• Generous PTO Package

We also offer the following benefits for FREE:

• Employee Discounts and Perks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life/AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance

EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.