Front Desk Receptionist in Ophthalmology Office (Brooklyn NY)

Front Desk Receptionist in Ophthalmology Office (Brooklyn NY)

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compensation: $15 / hour
employment type: part-time

We are a one-doctor ophthalmology practice in Williamsburg, Brooklyn that sees patients Mondays through Thursdays, and one Friday per month. We are looking for a dependable, experienced and personable front desk receptionist with excellent interpersonal skills to assist our doctor in providing quality eye care by creating a comfortable and welcoming environment for our patients. We currently use IO Practiceware EMR but are transitioning to Medent.

Responsibilities will include:
• Providing quality patient care through excellent communication and customer service care
• Greeting and registering patients
• Verifying insurance eligibility and collecting co-pays
• Answering phone calls and scheduling follow-up appointments
• Scheduling procedures by verifying times with patients, preparing charts, handling pre-admission
• Counseling patients on their financing/payment options

To apply for this job, YOU MUST HAVE/BE (No exceptions, you will not be considered without possessing these requirements!):
• Medical Front desk experience, ophthalmology preferred
• Experience using EMR software, Medent preferred
• Bilingual Spanish-English
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Very reliable
• Be open to change and willing to take on additional responsibilities as necessary

This position is part time (24-30 hours per week) and will approximately encompass the following hours:
• Monday 11 am -- 7 pm
• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10 am -- 6 pm
• One Friday per month 10 am -- 6 pm