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 payment transactions, pre-testing & appointment scheduling.

· FAST LEARNER, outgoing personality and dependable.

Perks:

· 401K Retirement Plan & Profit Sharing

· Qualifies for bonus & commission plan from day 1

· Competitive Pay & Weekend bonus rate

· Vision Exams

To Apply:

· Please email resume for immediate considerations

· Able to provide references and I9 documentation

· Able to work weekend shifts (Saturday & Sunday)