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Helfrich Family Eye Care
Optometry Front Desk Receptionist
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What they do
A Receptionist greets and directs customers or visitors that come in to an office or business, and answers and directs incoming phone calls. Deals with mail or courier services. May schedule appointments or meeting rooms, gather patient information, or assist with filing or other administrative support work.
$33,883 / year median in Illinois
+6% projected growth
Job Description
- About Us
- Helfrich Family Eye Care is a professional, optometrist-owned medical practice located in Belleville, IL.
Our work environment includes:
- On-the-job training
- A modern office setting
- Job Summary
- We are seeking a skilled, detail-oriented, and customer service-driven individual to join our team.
- Duties
- Perform administrative tasks, including scheduling appointments and answering phone calls.
- Provide excellent customer service by answering questions and addressing concerns in a friendly and professional manner.
- Check patients in and out.
- Explain insurance coverage to patients when needed.
- Process transactions for contact lens sales.
- Keep track of patient payments and charges using an Excel sheet and our electronic medical record (EMR) system.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA guidelines by maintaining the confidentiality and security of patient information.
- Requirements
- Experience working in an optometric healthcare setting.
- Commitment to HIPAA guidelines and the security of patient information.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with patients, doctors, and other healthcare professionals.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Customer service skills to ensure a positive patient experience from start to finish.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$17.00- $19.