What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Front Desk Receptionist and Ophthalmic Technician position at Optical in Queens Village, NY?
Medical optometry practice with optical dispensary is looking for a FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST AND OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN to join our practice.
Our practice is a full-service medical optometry practice located in Queens Village, NY. We provide comprehensive eye examinations, glaucoma screenings, diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases, contact lenses and pediatric eye examinations. We also offer a wide selection of designer and in-house frames.
Responsibilities and Skills
- Answering phones, scheduling and confirming patient appointments.
- Greeting patients upon arrival in a friendly and compassionate manner.
- Verify insurances and check insurance eligibility
- Prepare and gather necessary paperwork including patient demographics medical and vision insurance eligibilities and materials for doctors and fellow staff members
- Performing administrative duties as needed
- MUST be computer literate and be able to work with EHR software
- MUST have some medical terminology knowledge
- Perform ophthalmic testing duties as required.
- The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, have excellent communication skills with great bedside manner, be able to multi-task and work as a team player
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
- Prior experience preferred but not necessary, willing to train motivated candidates
REQUIRED Qualifications
- Some medical front desk experience PREFERRED
Availability:
- SATURDAY availability is a MUST
** Pay may be commensurate with experience
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $16.50 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
