Front Desk Associate at Raleigh Ophthalmology

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Service, Clerical Duties, Phone Etiquette, Appointment Scheduling, Medical Records Processing, Data Entry, Payment Processing, Insurance Verification, Interpersonal Skills, Organization, Professionalism, Problem Solving, Independent Thinking, Training, Auditing, Payroll Tasks

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Company Overview Raleigh Ophthalmology is a busy well-established, progressive eleven physician group with subspecialty care in cornea, glaucoma, oculoplastics, pediatrics, and comprehensive eye care services. We have a robust practice, with three area office locations and 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 Raleigh Ophthalmology. Not only are we committed to serving our patients, but we also have a culture of servant leadership and collaboration that supports each team member’s 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 medical office. The Front Office Associate may answer multiple phone lines, schedule appointments, assist in processing medical records requests, enter patient demographic and insurance information, and accept patient payments. Responsibilities • Oversees front desk employees, participating in training, auditing, performing evaluations, and payroll tasks for direct reports 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 Clinical Staff to ensure optimal patient experience Qualifications Education: • High School Diploma or Equivalent Certificate Required Skills: • 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 Ability to display professionalism in customer and direct report interactions. Preferred Skills: • Understanding of medical terminology Supervisory skills preferable. Company Benefits We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees: Medical Dental Vision 401k w/ Match HSA/FSA Telemedicine Generous PTO Package We also offer the following benefits for FREE: Employee Discounts and Perks Employee Assistance Program Group Life/AD&D Short Term Disability Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Responsibilities

The Front Desk Associate is responsible for providing exceptional in-person and phone patient service, including interviewing patients to obtain accurate demographic and financial information necessary for billing and collections. This role also involves performing various clerical duties to maintain efficient office operations, such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and processing medical records.