What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk Receptionist position at New Hartford Optometry, PLLC?
Large, modern Optometry office seeks a front desk receptionist that will be responsible for reviewing charges with patients, computer input of CPT and ICD-10 codes, and accepting patient payments, and assisting in insurance billing. He/she will help manage the day to day office operations effectively.
Job Overview
- Remains positioned at the front desk
- Answers incoming telephone inquiries
- Manages each patient in a friendly and professional manner
- Ensures complete confidentiality of all patient records and conversations in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
- Schedules appointments as per the doctor’s template
- Manages patient rescheduling
- Follows recall procedures
- Requests existing patient records from the previous doctor’s office
- Sends and receives email or faxed documents
- Updates and maintains referral information in patients’ medical records
- Documents all patient interactions in patients’ medical record
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to Commute:
- New Hartford, NY 13413 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- New Hartford, NY 13413: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17