Optometrist Assistant / Receptionist

Job Description Job Description We are seeking an Optometry Office Assistant to join our team in Monterey Park. You will have the ultimate customer care by: * Greeting patients * Preparing patient charts * Performing automated preliminary testing * Authorizing Insurance * Billing Insurance * Scheduling Appointments This person will also be responsible for effectively and politely answering the phones, organizing paperwork and daily housekeeping. PART TIME and FULL TIME available. Excellent patient-care opportunity for pre-PA and pre-MED students! Responsibilities: * Act as a receptionist to the doctors, including scheduling examinations, confirming appointments, collecting fees, performing related bookkeeping procedures, maintaining appropriate patient records; maintain records of daily deposits. * Operate pre-testing equipment (training provided). * Maintain accurate filing of patient charts and records. * Plan and schedule patient appointments. * Basic medical billing (training provided) * Greet and assist patients * Answer inbound calls Qualifications: · Bilingual (Fluent in Spanish is a huge PLUS!) · Rockstar Customer Service is MUST! · Weekend shifts (Saturday & Sunday) · Experience in Optometry Office is a plus but not required. · Proficient in basic computer applications and Quickbooks software, Crystal PM, Microsoft Word · Ability to multi-task and handle fast paced office environment assisting patients, managing