Business Office Assistant

Position Title: Business Office Assistant Location: East Bay Surgery Center, Swansea, MA Job Type: Full-Time 40 Hours Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour East Bay Surgery Center, LLC, is a single specialty surgery center specializing in Ophthalmic Surgery with accreditation by AAAHC. Quality service and patient safety are the highest priorities at East Bay Surgery Center. The goal of each and every staff member is to provide our patients with a high quality, comfortable, and relaxing visit. East Bay Surgery Center is proud to offer high-quality care to all patients. We are currently seeking a full-time Business Office Assistant to join our busy center. East Bay Surgery Center offers great benefits including but not limited to: No Holidays Generous PTO 401(k) 401(k) matching Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Position Summary: Business Office Assistant serves as the first point of contact for patients, families,and visitors of the Center. This role is responsible for providing excellent customer service,managing patient check-in/check-out, verifying insurance and demographics, collectingpayments, and ensuring accuracy in the scheduling and registration process. The positionsupports the business office and clinical teams by maintaining an organized, efficient, andwelcoming environment. Essential Job Responsibilities: Greeting and register patients and visitors in a professional and courteous manner. Verify patient demographics, insurance coverage, and authorizations prior to procedures. Collect co-pays, deductibles, and outstanding balances at the time of service; providereceipts and maintain accurate records. Manage patient check-in and check-out processes efficiently, ensuring smooth patientflow. Answer phones, direct calls, and respond to inquiries in a professional and timelymanner. Schedule procedures and appointments in accordance with provider and facilityguidelines. Maintain patient confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations. Assist with the preparation and scanning of medical records, charts, and requireddocumentation. Communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, and physicians. Perform general clerical duties including filing, copying, faxing, and mail distribution. Support business office and clinical staff with administrative tasks as needed. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in a healthcare front office, medical receptionist, orcustomer service role preferred. Knowledge of insurance verification, billing, and medical terminology preferred. Proficiency with practice management systems, EMR, and Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Professional and compassionate demeanor when interacting with patients and families. Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities. Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy in data entry and financial transactions. Ability to maintain composure in a fast-paced environment. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Occasional standing, bending, or lifting up to 20 pounds. Ability to interact with patients in person and on the phone. Working Conditions: Business office and clinical setting in an ambulatory surgery center. Frequent interaction with patients, families, staff, and physicians. May be requested to work extended hours or adjust schedules depending on patientvolume. This job posting is not meant to be all inclusive but to provide an overview of the job responsibilities. Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market/business considerations, and geographic location. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr East Bay Surgery Center LLC