Optometry Front Desk Receptionist

Decatur Family Eye Care is seeking a full-time Optometric Assistant to work as a Front Desk Receptionist to assist our growing practice. Job Duties Greet and welcome incoming patients Perform routine clinical tasks to support medical staff Communicate with medical and vision insurance companies and verify benefits for proper billing Assist with the check-in and check-out process for patients Communicate with patients to confirm appointments Assist with insurance billing and coding Field phone calls from patients Qualifications Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills Detail oriented, friendly, and bright Previous experience in healthcare administration or other related fields Familiarity with medical billing procedures and insurance verification Strong organizational skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Higher compensation may be offered for bilingual applicants with Spanish fluency Applicant may be asked to perform a typing test to assess computer skills Benefits & Compensation Decatur Family Eye Care offers a competitive salary; health and dental insurance benefits; option for life and disability insurance; profit sharing; paid holidays, vacation and PTO; a great team environment, and continuing education benefits including costs covered for certification exams and a lucrative bonus structure for Ophthalmic Assistant Certifications passed. Tremendous opportunity for personal and professional growth and training Job Type: Full-time Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week Benefits: Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Medical Specialty: Ophthalmology Pediatrics Primary Care Schedule: 8 hour shift Application Question(s): What interests you most about this position? Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: Medical receptionist: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person