Front Office Receptionist/ Optometric Technician/ Medical Assistant

Corrections Corporation of America • Tampa, FL

411d • $29,120 - $35,360

About The Position

The Front Office Receptionist/Optometric Technician/Medical Assistant position at Independent Doctors of Optometry involves assisting optometrists in providing high-quality vision care to patients. This part-time role includes managing front office tasks, performing preliminary testing, and ensuring smooth patient flow within the practice.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent related job experience.
• Communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain high attention to detail.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret insurance forms.
• Experience and proficiency with computers.
• Availability to work weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as an Ophthalmic Technician or Assistant (1 year preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage front desk operations including answering phones and patient inquiries.
• Check patients in and out, collect payments, and schedule appointments.
• Learn and explain managed vision care plans and benefits to patients.
• Pull authorizations for insurances prior to appointments.
• Post and file insurances after appointments.
• Manage and handle patient flow within the practice.
• Scan and enter patient data into the electronic medical records (EMR) system.
• Perform preliminary testing on patients.
• Order, dispense, and organize trial contact lenses.
• Provide patient instruction on contact lens care and usage.
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations regarding patient confidentiality.

Benefits

• Employee discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: High school or GED