Experienced Medical Front Desk / Patient Services Representative
Job Type: Full\-time
Work Location: In person (not remote)
We are seeking an experienced Medical Front Desk / Patient Services Representative to join our busy optometry practice. The ideal candidate has prior experience in a medical or optometry office, is comfortable working with insurance and EMR systems, and provides excellent customer service in a fast\-paced environment.
Job Overview
This position serves as the first point of contact for our patients and plays a vital role in ensuring smooth daily operations. The right candidate is professional, organized, detail\-oriented, and confident handling patient interactions, scheduling, and insurance verification.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients promptly and professionally upon arrival
- Answer incoming phone calls, manage call flow, and respond to patient inquiries
- Schedule routine and urgent appointments efficiently
- Check in patients and verify demographic, medical, and insurance information
- Scan insurance cards and maintain accurate patient records in the EMR system
- Verify medical and vision insurance eligibility and benefits
- Calculate patient charges, collect copays and fees, and process payments
- Check out patients by reviewing EMR records for accuracy, including diagnosis codes and insurance details
- Order and dispense contact lens orders
- Perform general clerical and administrative duties to support office operations
- Experience in optometry or ophthalmology preferred
- Working knowledge of medical and/or vision insurance
- Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR systems)
- Strong computer skills and basic math proficiency
- Excellent multitasking, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Professional, friendly, and patient\-focused attitude
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- In person
- Phone
- Text
- Established, professional medical office environment
- Consistent schedule
- Team\-oriented workplace focused on patient care
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- How many years of experience do you have working in a medical front desk or patient services role?
- Which types of medical practices have you worked in?
- Malvern, PA 19355 (Required)
Qualifications
* Prior experience in a medical front desk or patient services role required
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Why Join Us
Job Type: Full\-time
Pay: $21\.00 \- $26\.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person