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OC Surgical Eye Institute
Medical Front Office Coordinator
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What they do
A Medical Secretary provides secretarial work that requires specialized knowledge of medical terminology and procedures, insurance and billing processes and medical records management. Works with physicians and other clinicians. May gather intake information from patients scheduled for appointments at an office.
$47,290 / year median in California
+10% projected growth
Job Description
We are a busy ophthalmology clinic seeking a motivated professional to join our front office part or full time. The front office is responsible for the first impression patients have and a critical part of the patient experience. The front office will be responsible for patient management, scheduling, greeting, high call volume support, and making patients feel welcome.
Position Responsibilities:
- Assist patients with questions, scheduling, billing, medical records, prior authorizations and all other non-medical visit needs
- Polite, prompt and effective service
- Collect appropriate payments or co-payments
- Other front office duties as assigned You should have:
- A warm personality with a strong desire to help patients, and a passion for healthcare and support
- Excellent organizational skills
- Very strong verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable working with a diverse team
- Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills
Candidate Qualifications:
- MUST have 1 or more years prior work experience in front desk operations in a medical office setting
- MUST know the differences between HMO and PPO.
- Familiarity with medical terminology, ideally ophthalmology or optometry
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office a plus
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a must Please send resume with relevant experience for consideration.
Job Type:
Full-time Preferred Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$25.00 - $35.00 per hourWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Dental Insurance