Front Desk Associate
Georgia Center for Sight
4 reviews
651 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA 30605
Full-time
Georgia Center for Sight
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Job type • Full-time
 
Location 651 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA 30605
Benefits
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• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
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Company Overview:
Georgia Center for Sight offers a full spectrum of vision care while providing the highest quality patient care. We offer eye care for the entire family, including exams and treatment for Dry Eye Relief, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, and Diabetes. We also offer Refractive Cataract and Standard Cataract surgery at our in-house ambulatory surgery center. In addition, we also offer other refractive correction procedures including LASIK and PRK.
Position Summary:
The Front Desk Associate provides exceptional patient service, both in person and over the phone. This position interviews patients and/or their representatives to obtain complete and accurate demographic, financial and insurance information, required for billing and collecting patient accounts. The Front Office Associate performs a variety of clerical and patient service duties necessary to maintain efficient flow of operations in the medical office. The Front Office Associate may answer multiple phone lines, schedule appointments, assist in processing medical records requests, enter patient demographic and insurance information, and accept patient payments.
Responsibilities:
• Displays high level of professionalism and gives superb customer service
• Obtains and reviews patient demographic and insurance information for accuracy
• Verifies insurance and collects copays, co-insurance, and outstanding balances
• Ensures all patient intake forms are signed and complete
• Answers patient communication pathways including multiple phone lines, Solution Reach Conversations Messaging Portal, and email/fax
• Schedules appointments
• Processes medical record requests per policies and procedures
• Coordinates with Clinical Staff to ensure optimal patient experience
Qualifications:
Education:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent Certificate
Required Skills:
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a medical office/health care setting
• Minimum 2 years of health care insurance experience
• Strong computer knowledge and skills with a minimum typing speed of 30 WPM
• Strong desire to assist others and provide excellent customer service
• Must be highly dependable and organized
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• An impeccably clean, polished, professional image
• The ability to learn quickly, retain training, problem solve and think independently
Preferred Skills:
• Understanding of medical terminology
Company Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k w/ Match
• HSA/FSA
• Telemedicine
• Generous PTO Package
We also offer the following benefits for FREE:
• Employee Discounts and Perks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life/AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Company Overview:
Georgia Center for Sight offers a full spectrum of vision care while providing the highest quality patient care. We offer eye care for the entire family, including exams and treatment for Dry Eye Relief, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, and Diabetes. We also offer Refractive Cataract and Standard Cataract surgery at our in-house ambulatory surgery center. In addition, we also offer other refractive correction procedures including LASIK and PRK.
Position Summary:
The Front Desk Associate provides exceptional patient service, both in person and over the phone. This position interviews patients and/or their representatives to obtain complete and accurate demographic, financial and insurance information, required for billing and collecting patient accounts. The Front Office Associate performs a variety of clerical and patient service duties necessary to maintain efficient flow of operations in the medical office. The Front Office Associate may answer multiple phone lines, schedule appointments, assist in processing medical records requests, enter patient demographic and insurance information, and accept patient payments.
Responsibilities:
• Displays high level of professionalism and gives superb customer service
• Obtains and reviews patient demographic and insurance information for accuracy
• Verifies insurance and collects copays, co-insurance, and outstanding balances
• Ensures all patient intake forms are signed and complete
• Answers patient communication pathways including multiple phone lines, Solution Reach Conversations Messaging Portal, and email/fax
• Schedules appointments
• Processes medical record requests per policies and procedures
• Coordinates with Clinical Staff to ensure optimal patient experience
Qualifications:
Education:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent Certificate
Required Skills:
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a medical office/health care setting
• Minimum 2 years of health care insurance experience
• Strong computer knowledge and skills with a minimum typing speed of 30 WPM
• Strong desire to assist others and provide excellent customer service
• Must be highly dependable and organized
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• An impeccably clean, polished, professional image
• The ability to learn quickly, retain training, problem solve and think independently
Preferred Skills:
• Understanding of medical terminology
Company Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k w/ Match
• HSA/FSA
• Telemedicine
• Generous PTO Package
We also offer the following benefits for FREE:
• Employee Discounts and Perks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life/AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.