D817
Located in Arcata, CA
Pay: $17.00
Job Full Description
Express Employment Professionals is seeking a friendly and enthusiastic Receptionist/Office Assistant to join an optometry office. The ideal candidate will have a bubbly personality, strong communication skills, and a passion for providing excellent customer service. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is highly organized.
Responsibilities:
- Greet patients and ensure a warm, welcoming experience
- Direct patients to the appropriate part of the office with excellent patient care
- Inquire, update, and maintain accurate patient medical information, contact details, work status, and insurance records
- Answer and manage multiple phone lines, screen and direct calls professionally
- Obtain insurance authorizations prior to appointments and confirm active coverage
- Call patients to provide accurate fee quotes and appointment reminders
- Schedule appointments across multiple providers and services while managing busy schedules
- Confirm next-day appointments and follow up on referrals with patients
- Communicate with patients via phone, email, and text messaging
- Educate and guide patients regarding services, treatments, and processes
- Assist with occasional repair or adjustment of spectacles
- Collaborate with a diverse team to ensure the best patient outcomes
- Utilize multiple computer systems and technology platforms daily
Key Skills & Qualifications:
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Friendly, professional, and customer-focused attitude
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a busy office
- Comfortable using multiple computer systems and learning new programs
- Detail-oriented with the ability to accurately handle patient and insurance information
- Previous office, receptionist, or customer service experience preferred (medical/optical experience a plus)
Pay & Benefits:
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Equal Opportunity
Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and to hire and promote individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job. In compliance with applicable federal, state/province and local law, employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and an individual’s qualifications regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and expect that our employees and associates will cooperate in maintaining an atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment.
Eureka, CA
2859
14 West Wabash Avenue
Eureka, CA 95501
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