Front Desk/Ophthalmic Tech/ Scribe

We are a busy ophthalmology practice with clinics in Berkeley and Lafayette with an immediate position for a Medical Front Desk Receptionist/Opthalmic Tech/scribe at least 4 full days per week.

Responsibilities include:

Answering telephones, taking messages, and directing calls appropriately Checking patients in and out, collecting co-pays, and verifying demographic information in electronic medical records Performing ophthalmic studies such as Visual Field tests, OCT RNFL, and OCT MAC studies Completing data entry, mail management, and scanning Maintaining appointment schedule, patient appointment reminders, and surgical schedule Checking insurance verification / obtaining authorizations for tests and surgeries Bonus for good IT skills- checking insurance eligibility and benefits online and by phone

Ideal Candidate Qualities:

Strong organization and multi-tasking capabilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills A professional manner with a positive, energetic, caring personality An eagerness to learn new skills and medical terminology and take initiative Reliability and punctuality are essential Comfort working with a computer is a must, and experience with an Electronic Health Records system is a plus Our office hours are 8:30am-5pm (Berkeley) and 9am-5:30pm (Lafayette). We work in our Berkeley office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Friday mornings. We work in our Lafayette Office on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Friday afternoons. Parking is available at both locations. One year minimum commitment is required; however, preference will be given to those who can commit longer. The ability to speak Spanish is a plus. Please email your resume and cover letter to .

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.50 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person