Optometry Front Desk receptionist

We are seeking a Front Office Receptionist to join our team!

Our office atmosphere is a friendly, drama-free environment with professional coworkers, state-of-the-art technology, and opportunities for growth. We offer competitive pay, insurance benefits, weekends off, and paid holidays.

Come see why Missouri Eye Consultants has a high employee retention rate!

Company Description:

At Missouri Eye Consultants, we are your local eye experts; we’re here to help your entire family see better, no matter what ails their vision. We do more, check more, and dive a little deeper for our patients’ eyecare, resulting in a more thorough eye exam than what many are used to from other practices. We strive to be the practice to turn to for all your eye health needs. When you visit any of our offices, you’ll receive a patient-first experience from a team that will treat you like a member of their own family. For over 60 years, we’ve provided high-quality eye care for every patient — and continue to bring in the latest technology so that you always get the best with us. As members of the communities we serve, our staff care about our patients and are proud that they’ve trusted us with their vision for decades. We’re proud to have extended our practice to multiple offices throughout the state, with an exciting selection of glasses and contacts to fit both vision and fashion needs.

We serve patients with optometry and ophthalmology needs through:

● Comprehensive eye exams

● Cataract surgery

● Contact lens fittings/exams

● Specialty contact lenses

● Diabetic eye exams

● Dry eye treatment

● Refractive surgery co-management

● Vision therapy

● Retina specialty services

● 24-hour emergency care

● Macular degeneration treatment

● An exceptional optical shopping experience

Job Description:

What would you do? The specifics:

● Greet everyone who enters the building with a professional, courteous demeanor in a timely manner

● Answer, screen, and forward incoming calls

● Ensure the reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material

● Provide basic and accurate information in person and via phone

● Receive, sort, and distribute daily mail and deliveries

● Effectively communicate with all staff between all seven office locations

● Schedule, reschedule, and cancel patient appointments

● Manage the flow of traffic within the office

● Check-in and check-out patients

● Collect patient co-pays

● Apply payments

● Understand and verify patient insurance through eligibility and benefits

● Create patient flow sheets

● Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, scanning, faxing, photocopying, and transcribing.

● Remain HIPPA Compliant

Skills needed:

● High-quality customer service

● Professional attitude and appearance

● Solid written and verbal communication skills

● Ability to be resourceful and proactive

● Excellent organizational skills

● Multitasking and time management skills with the ability to prioritize

● Strong professional interpersonal skills

● Team oriented attitude

● Attentive to details

● Proficient in computer literacy

● Ability to learn quickly

Qualifications:

Experience is helpful but not required. Send a resume and cover letter to info@moeyes.com.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Columbia, MO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28,100 - $35,500