Medical Front Desk Coordinator

The creation of the New York Eye Institute came about when Dr. Ayman Z. Matta joined Dr. David Langerman at the Langerman Eye Institute in 2004, bringing to the practice his experience and training in anterior segment, cataract and refractive surgery, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration. In a tradition of excellence, the New York Eye Institute promotes a high quality service to all patients through the progressive, educational experience of our physicians staff and patients. We strongly focus on enhancing the quality of life through blindness prevention, improving vision impairments and advancing ophthalmic knowledge through compassionate patient care and innovative vision research. At the New York Eye Institute we believe in educating our patient care with courtesy and respect. Culture This is a great environment to strive with growth opportunities at our three locations. We offer medical benefits as well as a stipend to if you end up traveling to a different facility. This is a family-oriented facility. We treat each other with respect and dignity. This is a friendly positive environment with great work ethic! We are engaged with the staff as much as possible to bring out the best in them. We invest and motivate our employees for growth and development to reach their full potential. Most of all, we believe in collaboration and communication among administrative and clinical staff to run a polished practice with excellent services given to our patients. Medical Front Desk Coordinator We are looking for a Medical Front Desk Coordinator to manage our front desk on a daily basis and to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. As a coordinator, you will be the first point of contact for our office. You will welcome patients and greet patients. You will coordinate front-desk activities, including distributing correspondence and redirecting phone calls. To be successful as a Medical Front Desk Coordinator, you should have a pleasant personality, as this is also a customer service role. You should be able to work with emergencies in a timely and effective manner, while streamlining office operations. Multitasking and stress management skills are essential for this position. Ultimately, a Coordinator's duties and responsibilities are to ensure the front desk welcomes patients positively, and executes all administrative tasks to the highest quality standards. Must be reliable. Responsibilities Greet and welcome patients as soon as they arrive at the office Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls Intake all insurance information/demographics in an accurate manner. Must check eligibility Must be able to collect copayments coinsurance deductibles Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and brochures) Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email Receive, sort and distribute keep track daily mail/deliveries Order front office supplies and keep inventory of stock Update doctors calendar and schedule meetings Arrange travel and accommodations, for the physician Keep inventory Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, and faxing Proven work experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative or similar role Hands-on experience with office equipment Professional attitude and appearance Solid written and verbal communication skills Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise Excellent organizational skills Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY

Job Types:

Contract, Full-time Pay:

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Customer Service:

1 year (Preferred)

Computer Skills:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person