What are the responsibilities and job description for the FRONT DESK ASSOCIATE - BILINGUAL - SPANISH position at Ocular Partners?
Company Overview :
Ocular Partners is a busy well-established, progressive physician group specializing in comprehensive eye care services. We have a robust practice, with dozens of bright, qualified employees who help us deliver the best service and patient care in our medical specialty.
Our employees are an integral part of the experience at Ocular Partners. Not only are we committed to serving our patients, but we also have a culture of servant leadership and collaboration that supports each team members personal and professional development.
Position Summary :
The Front Desk Associate provides exceptional patient service, both in person and over the phone. This position interviews patients and / or their representatives to obtain complete and accurate demographic, financial, and insurance information, required for billing and collecting patient accounts. The Front Office Associate performs a variety of clerical and patient service duties necessary to maintain efficient flow of operations in the surgery center. The Front Office Associate may answer multiple phone lines, assist in processing medical records requests, enter patient demographic and insurance information, and accept patient payments.
Responsibilities :
Displays high level of professionalism and gives superb customer service
Obtains and reviews patient demographic and insurance information for accuracy
Verifies insurance and collects copays, co-insurance, and outstanding balances
Ensures all patient intake forms are signed and complete
Answers patient communication pathways including multiple phone lines, Solution Reach Conversations Messaging Portal, and email / fax
Schedules appointments
Processes medical record requests per policies and procedures
Coordinates with Surgical Staff to ensure optimal patient experience
Qualifications : Education :
High School Diploma or Equivalent Certificate
Required Skills :
- Bilingual in Spanish required
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a medical office / health care setting
- Minimum 2 years of health care insurance experience
- Strong computer knowledge and skills with a minimum typing speed of 30 WPM
- Strong desire to assist others and provide excellent customer service
- Must be highly dependable and organized
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- An impeccably clean, polished, professional image
- The ability to learn quickly, retain training, problem solve and think independently
Preferred Skills :
Understanding of medical terminology
Company Benefits :
We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees :
We also offer the following benefits for FREE :
EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
