Patient Support Specialist

ESSENTIAL RESPONSILIBITIES

• Perform essential daily duties per the requirements and responsibilities of the position being performed: Technician and/or Patient Services.

Wage: $17.00-$19.00

Travel Locations: Coliseum, Lima Rd, Paulding Rd, Auburn, Angola, Medical Park, Reed Rd, Decatur, and Berne.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school graduate, or equivalent
• Previous experience in optometry environment is preferred

COMPETENCIES: 

• Proficient in EHR, including exceptional keyboarding skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Quality of work reflects efficiency and accuracy
• Ability to obtain knowledge and skills on the job or through educational courses
• A strong commitment to helping people
• Polite, professional, and courteous
• Ability to lead, motivate and promote a team environment
• Proactive, adaptable, with the ability to work under pressure to accomplish projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Mileage paid every two weeks 
• Company paid certification opportunities
• Training in three aspects of a primary care practice

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT (per ADA guidelines):

• Physical Activity: Talking, Hearing.
• Physical requirements: Sedentary work. Involves sitting most of the time.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Staff members are required to meet training expectations within the initial 90-day probationary period.
• Obtaining certification through an optometric certification program is encouraged. BVEP will aid all employees eligible for the Employee Career Development Program.

In addition to the expectations listed above, each employee must demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s Values, Standards of Conduct, Standards of Care and Vision for Life principles.

Salary : $17 - $19