Primary Care Patient Support Specialist
About The Position
POSITION SUMMARY: Patient Support Specialists assist at various offices within their region, performing administrative and clinical functions in support of Primary Care technicians, opticians, and patient services representatives. Specific assignments will be dependent upon workload and staff availability. Wage: $16.25 EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE : High school graduate, or equivalent Previous experience in optometry environment is preferred COMPETENCIES : Proficient in EHR, including exceptional keyboarding skills Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills Detail oriented with strong organizational skills Quality of work reflects efficiency and accuracy Ability to obtain knowledge and skills on the job or through educational courses A strong commitment to helping people Polite, professional, and courteous Ability to lead, motivate and promote a team environment Proactive, adaptable, with the ability to work under pressure to accomplish projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Wage increase at six months from $16.25 to $17.00 per hour Mileage paid every two weeks Company paid certification opportunities Training in three aspects of a primary care practice PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT (per ADA guidelines): Physical Activity: Talking, Hearing. Physical requirements: Sedentary work. Involves sitting most of the time. The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT : Staff members are required to meet training expectations within the initial 90-day probationary period. Obtaining certification through an optometric certification program is encouraged. BVEP will aid all employees eligible for the Employee Career Development Program. In addition to the expectations listed above, each employee must demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s Values, Standards of Conduct, Standards of Care, and Vision for Life principles.
Requirements
- High school graduate, or equivalent
- Proficient in EHR, including exceptional keyboarding skills
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
- Quality of work reflects efficiency and accuracy
- Ability to obtain knowledge and skills on the job or through educational courses
- A strong commitment to helping people
- Polite, professional, and courteous
- Ability to lead, motivate and promote a team environment
- Proactive, adaptable, with the ability to work under pressure to accomplish projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to meet training expectations within the initial 90-day probationary period
- Demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s Values, Standards of Conduct, Standards of Care, and Vision for Life principles
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in optometry environment is preferred
- Obtaining certification through an optometric certification program is encouraged
Responsibilities
- Assist at various offices within their region
- Performing administrative and clinical functions in support of Primary Care technicians, opticians, and patient services representatives
- Specific assignments will be dependent upon workload and staff availability
Benefits
- Wage increase at six months from $16.25 to $17.00 per hour
- Mileage paid every two weeks
- Company paid certification opportunities
- Training in three aspects of a primary care practice
- BVEP will aid all employees eligible for the Employee Career Development Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
