Patient Coordinator (All Family Vision Care)

Job Description

Job Description

Compensation range for the role is listed above. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible incentive, bonuses and/or commission dependent on the role. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here.

 

General Summary

 

The primary role is to provide high-quality patient experience by welcoming and communicating with patients and creating an efficient patient flow and flawless patient transition throughout the eye care experience

 

Essential Functions

 

Prioritize a high level of patient satisfaction for all patients of the practice by warmly greeting patients upon entering, and completing the check-in and check-out process

 

Work collectively with staff, doctors, and patients by documenting patient information, updating records, and collecting patient payments

 

Answer and triage patient correspondences received via telephone, email, and fax; respond to inquiries in a timely fashion

 

Maintain patient records/files to ensure accurate record keeping, security, and confidentiality of files

 

Coordinate scheduling of patient appointments necessary to maintain patient flow, confirm all patients, and prepare charts for scheduled patients

 

Perform confidential administrative functions such as assembling reports, records release, and transmitting patient information to outside agencies

 

Responsible for keeping an organized front desk and front entry at all times

 

Work on special projects, cross-train in different departments, and perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

 

Job Specifications

 

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

 

One to two years of administrative experience with at least one year providing administrative support

 

Demonstrated ability to successfully perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

 

Working knowledge of MS Office package

 

Effective verbal communication skills to prioritize multiple tasks and to be available for incoming calls and inquiries

 

Effective written communication skills to clearly document customer situations, as well as prepare letters to confirm agreements made

 

Excellent interpersonal and rapport-building skills

 

Ability to ask appropriate and relevant questions to identify customer needs

 

Proven problem-solving, negotiations, and decision-making skills

 

Ability to use appropriate discretion and judgment in applying customer/call handling guidelines

 

Ability to listen, process transactions and interact with customers simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFM)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFM), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment

 

Working Conditions

 

The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

 

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

 

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VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

VSP is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. To help us ensure we meet our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please consider responding to the following optional questions regarding race and gender. We are asking you to provide this information on a voluntary basis. All responses will be kept confidential and will in no way impact the consideration of your application. Applicants who live in the following jurisdictions should not respond to the race or gender self-identification request, so please select “Prefer not to say, I Don’t Wish to Answer, I decline to self-identify, or I decline to identify my race and ethnicity” for the questions:

 

• Washington D.C.

• Hawaii

• Iowa

• Maine