What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Front Office/Cashier position at Fogg Remington EyeCare?
JOB PURPOSE: A nonexempt position responsible for greeting and directing patients, checking patients in and out, answering the telephone, data entry of patient demographic information, posting of payments, getting insurance authorizations and other administrative duties in support of the front office/cashier operations. MUST HAVE AT LEAST TWO YEARS MEDICAL EXPERIENCE!
JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of a two-year medical front office assistant or business accounting program preferred.
- Minimum two years work-related MEDICAL experience - MANDATORY.
- Experience in an ophthalmology practice a plus.
- Knowledge of medical terminology a plus.
- Basic knowledge of MS Office, Word and Excel.
- Knowledge of electronic medical records a plus - specifically NextGen.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.
- Valid California Driver’s License and reliable transportation required.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Greets incoming and outgoing patients and visitors with a warm and friendly welcome.
- Answers the telephones in a friendly, professional manner.
- At patient check-in, completes and or updates patient information in chart for the medical assistant; checks authorizations and scans into patient account; and makes copy of insurance information/card.
- Prepares the chart checking for insertion of current referral, authorizations, and any other testing results.
- Receives patient payments and co-pays; balances accounts; and cash handling procedures.
The successful candidate will be willing to work full time in multiple offices, possess customer service skills and be able to work in a fast paced medical office. If interested in applying, please email resume AND salary history. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE! Additional information regarding the practice can be found at www.foggremington.com .
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- Are you vaccinated for COVID-19?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Medical Front Desk: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- California Drivers License (Required)
Work Location: One location