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Front Office Specialist

Show Low, AZOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
HIPAA
patient check-in
patient check-out
insurance authorizations
daily reconciliations
cash drawer

Nice to have

medical office experience
optometry experience
ophthalmology experience

Role summary

Nationwide Vision is seeking a Front Office Specialist for their Show Low, AZ location. This full-time role serves as the first point of contact for patients, aiming to provide a world-class Total Patient Experience. Responsibilities include managing patient check-in/out, handling administrative tasks, answering phones, processing payments, and ensuring efficient patient flow. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of customer-facing experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and a professional, courteous demeanor. Previous medical or optometry/ophthalmology office experience is strongly preferred.

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com.

Job Title: Front Office SpecialistCompany: Nationwide VisionLocation: Show Low, AZ

Perks

Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance

401k + Employer Matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

Paid Maternity Leave

Competitive Base Pay

Employee Discounts

Hours:

Full Time

Our offices are open Monday-Friday 8am-7pm, Saturday 8am-4pm (daily hours vary by location)

You may need to work a little earlier and/or later as needed

You will not work all of these hours, but you must have open availability to work any shift within these hours

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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