Optometry Receptionist - Relief

Job Brief

Optometry Receptionist Toppenish, WA

Employment duration:

Part time

Exempt Status:

Non-exempt

Offer Relocation?:

No

ID:

14112

Join our team as a relief Optometry Receptionist at Toppenish Medical-Dental Clinic and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job – we are a community committed to the well-being of our migrant farmworkers.

We've transformed into a leading community health center. With 40 clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Explore our short clips, " are Yakima - WE are Family " and " " for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

What We Offer

• $16.97-$20.79/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
  
  

What You'll Do:

• Answer phones, transfer calls, and take messages
• Greet patients, maintain logs, and notify staff of arrivals
• Provide translation services
• Collect and update patient data and create and maintain charts
• Schedule and manage patient appointments
• Verify insurance eligibility and assist with insurance questions
• Respond to patient inquiries in person, by phone, and via portal
• Perform billing tasks and reconcile cash box daily
• Manage referrals and recall processes
• Ensure documents are sent to Health Information and filed correctly
• Help maintain and manage the retail portion of the optical practice, including pricing, collecting, billing, and ordering frames, lenses, and contact lenses
  
  

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• One year's experience in a clinic, optometry, or dental office is preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required at level 9
• Excellent multitasking ability to manage varied workloads
• Ability to interact professionally with patients and staff
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Epic, and EMR
• Medical terminology and healthcare billing insurance knowledge is preferred
• Outstanding customer service skills
  
  

Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Contact us at jobs@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!