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Front Desk Receptionist

Loveland, OHOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • HIPAA
  • customer service
  • cash handling
  • patient check-in
  • patient check-out
  • insurance authorizations

Nice to have

  • medical office experience
  • optometry experience
  • ophthalmology experience

Role summary

A Front Office Specialist is responsible for acting as the first point of contact to create a world-class Total Patient Experience. This role involves performing administrative duties to ensure a smooth check-in/out process for patients, providing exceptional customer service in person and via phone, managing patient flow, handling payments, and completing daily reconciliations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required, and previous medical or optometry/ophthalmology office experience is preferred. The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to handle physical demands including walking, sitting, standing, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.

PERKS

  • Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
  • 401k + Employer Matching
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
  • Competitive Base Pay
  • Paid Maternity Leave
  • Employee Discounts

    • SUMMARY

    A Front Office Specialist is trained to act as the first point of contact, setting the tone for a world class Total Patient Experience. This employee will also perform the necessary administrative responsibilities needed to create a smooth check-in/out experience for patients.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Embrace and execute our Total Patient Experience to build relationships with all patients while delivering great service and support.
  • Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone).
  • Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave.
  • Answer phones (both external and internal); assure prompt, courteous service at all times.
  • Practice urgency at all times with consideration to the patient’s time, as well as doctor’s time and schedule.
  • Double check insurance authorizations to ensure completion and build accurate flow sheets.
  • Check out patients and collect correct payments according to procedures.
  • Manage patient flow in the office and ensure communication to maximize efficiency and customer service.
  • Complete daily reconciliations / close day / countdown cash drawer.
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
  • General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by the manager.

    • QUALIFICATIONS

  • Previous medical office experience preferred; previous optometry and/or ophthalmology experience strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of 1 year in a position interacting with customers/patients or the equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Favorable result on background check as required by state
  • Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States

    • EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

  • High School Diploma or GED required

    • LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS

  • None

    • SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

    • LOCATION

  • Work is primarily performed in a standard office or clinical setting. However, travel to other locations may be required to carry out essential job duties and responsibilities

    • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—is required 100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.

    • If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

    EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

    NOTE: Job descriptions are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs. Nothing in this job description restricts management right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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