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Ocular Partners
Front Desk Associate
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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
Company Overview Ocular Partners is a busy well-established, progressive physician group specializing in comprehensive eye care services. We have a robust practice, with 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 Ocular Partners. 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 serves as the first point of contact for patients and visitors, creating a welcoming environment, handling patient check in/outs, managing calls/emails, scheduling, providing information, resolving issues, and performing administrative tasks like data entry ensuring smooth operations and excellent customer service in medical facilities. Pay Range - $19.00- $21.00/Hr. Commensurate with experience Responsibilities Greets patients warmly and verify appointment details. Collects necessary documentation including ID, Insurance Cards, referral forms, etc. Books, confirms, and reschedules appointments Verifies insurance eligibility and benefit coverage for all in-office visits, procedures, and tests Collects co-payments and outstanding balances; calculates patient's financial responsibility and communicates to patient; documents in practice management system. Explains billing procedures Responsible for entering data in an accurate manner in practice management system as well as verify that existing information is accurate. Completes chart prep prior to clinic as needed (print routers, face sheets, etc.) Completes medical records requests that come directly from the patient Completes assigned tasks as related to the appointment rescheduling queue timely Monitors and completes tasks related to appointment recall and reminder process as set by practice SOP Answers phones and responds to inquiries Relays messages between patients and clinical staff Maintains protected health information in accordance with