Full-time Front Office Associate for Van Ness (D.C.) Office

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Full-time Front Office Associate for Van Ness (D.C.) Office Full Time Rockville, MD, US 3 days ago Requisition ID: 1132 Salary Range: $19.00 To $22.00 Hourly Job Overview We are seeking a full-time Patient Care Associate (PCA) for our Washington, D.C. office, with the ability to travel to satellite locations as needed. The PCA is a professional with an exceptional service attitude who is the first point of contact for all patients entering the office. The PCA performs various support tasks to assist in each patient's care. The PCA assists patients with completing their registration and guiding them to their designated waiting areas. In addition, the PCA is responsible for educating the patient about their medical insurance benefits versus their vision plan benefits. Lastly, the PCA will focus on whether the patient is satisfied and has received an exceptional experience at Visionary Eye Doctors. Training will take place in the Rockville office. Responsibilities To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Greeting: Professionally greet guests upon arrival, directing them to the appropriate waiting area. Appointment scheduling: Managing doctors' schedules and scheduling patients based on doctors' orders. Provide information :Offer information about services and patient account items. Resolve issues: Address patient complaints and problems and escalates unresolved issues. De-escalate situations involving dissatisfied patients, offering patient assistance and support. Maintain records: Review patient accounts, update patient demographics, and maintain patient records confidentiality. Collaborate with others: Work with other departments to identify and improve customer service. Communication: Relay appropriate information to/from patients to doctors or management. Reception area upkeep: Ensuring the reception area is clean, organized, and presentable. Customer service: Address patient inquiries and provide information about the company. Qualifications and Skills Strong customer service skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Professional interpersonal skills Attention to detail Ability to multitask and manage time well Great active listening skills and phone etiquette One to two years of experience in a medical office or ophthalmology setting preffered Bilingual (Spanish required) Benefits Health insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

401(K)

PTO and holidays off Career growth and development Requirements Attendance – arrives at work on time and has minimal absences. Availability to work Monday – Friday and weekends. Physical Demands The employee must be able to: Walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time. Occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Occasionally, be able to push up to an excess of 50 pounds. Occasionally, be able to bend, stoop, kneel, and climb. #J-18808-Ljbffr Visionary Ophthalmology