Front Desk Supervisor

Job Title: Front Desk SupervisorDirect Hire Opportunity with a great healthcare organization that specializes in ophthalmologyLocation: West Columbia, SC, zip code: 29169Position Type: Full-TimeSalary Range: $50,000 - $70,000 / year (Based on prior experience)Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMPosition OverviewWe are seeking a polished, professional, and experienced Front Desk Supervisor to lead our patient-facing team in West Columbia. In this role, you will act as a "working manager""meaning you aren't afraid to jump in to answer phones or assist a patient, all while maintaining an organized and highly efficient front office.This is a salaried leadership position. While we highly value a healthy work-life balance, the ideal candidate must be reliable and responsive to occasional after-hours emergencies or critical emails.Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership: Direct and mentor a dedicated team of 6 front desk staff members; manage interpersonal team dynamics to ensure a harmonious, respectful, and professional work environment.Operations & Scheduling: Oversee patient scheduling for our off-site locations and manage the opening/blocking of provider templates within the EMR system.Administrative Oversight: Handle team timecards and accurate payroll submissions.Provider Collaboration: Maintain seamless, respectful, and highly professional communication with our physicians.Patient Relations: Serve as the escalation point for challenging patient situations, ensuring every patient leaves feeling heard and cared for.What We Are Looking For (Requirements)Healthcare Leadership: Proven experience managing, leading, and developing a team within a medical or healthcare practice setting.Insurance Expertise: 1 to 2 years of solid medical insurance experience. You must thoroughly understand primary vs. secondary insurance structures (e.g., how Medicare interacts with commercial or supplemental plans).Professional Demeanor: Exceptional verbal communication, a polished presentation, and the emotional intelligence required to lead a diverse team and interface with specialized physicians.Dress Code: Position requires wearing medical scrubs daily, as you will be highly visible and active in patient-facing areas.Nice-to-Have Skills:Experience working with EMR systems, specifically Practice Plus.A natural eye for detail and a passion for optimizing front-office workflows.Why You'll Love Working HereUnmatched Stability: Join a core team that loves what they do and stays long-term.Friday Perks: Our clinic closes on Friday afternoons. After 12:00 PM, we transition to a skeleton crew, meaning you get to enjoy a quiet catch-up period, occasional team lunches, and an early start to your weekend.