Why You’ll Love This Job
Nilsen Eye Care (NEC) is a fast-growing, two-location private Optometry practice, with over 25 years of service in the Richmond area. With the motto of “See the Difference Caring Makes”, we are dedicated to caring for the overall health of our patients through comprehensive vision and preventative medical eye care. We want every patient to achieve their best visual outcome and to trust us to do a great deal more than just provide the best contact lenses and eyewear. The Front Desk Ambassador provides patients with a positive first impression. The Ambassador displays exceptional customer service while engaging with patients on a day-to-day basis and is knowledgeable in all areas of the practice. The front desk is the communications hub of the office, ensuring staff and patient arrivals and needs are communicated in a timely manner. The Ambassador is knowledgeable of vision and medical insurance and handles all paperwork and computer input for new patients and returning patients.
The Front Desk Ambassador makes sure each patient has an exceptional experience and promotes an environment where every patient will truly “See the Difference Caring Makes.”
Responsibilities
- Communicates and works closely with all Front Desk Ambassadors, Technicians, Opticians and Doctors to coordinate all efforts to the benefit of the patient and the team.
- Greets patients in person and by phone to schedule, check-in appointments, sends doctor notifications and input initial information into the computer system ensuring an efficient process for patients.
- Monitors voicemail and the online system, Solution Reach, for online correspondence and appointment confirmations ensuring call and message responses are completed the same day.
- Manages patient’s appointments and requests including reminder calls, scheduling referral appointments, prescription refills and doctor correspondence to meet patients’ new and ongoing needs.
- Schedules patients with discernment to ensure patients have a minimal wait period and the provider has the appropriate amount of time with the patient.
- Verifies patient’s insurance and requests insurance referrals as needed including plan eligibility to effectively relay the correct information to patients.
- Utilizes the paging system to contact the appropriate team member ensuring timely patient movement throughout the office.
- Prepares bills ensuring charges are correct and explains/collects co-payments and optical costs from clients while ensuring client understanding of costs and visit types.
- Prepares files and paperwork for the next day patients to ensure the team is ready for the patients’ arrivals.
- Verifies daily numbers/stats and counts money to ensure everything is balanced at the end of the business day.
- Explains contact lens pricing and rebates to patients including finalizing orders for in-stock lenses to be dispensed or contact lenses that will be ordered.
- Tracks inventory for sellable items (drops, spray, vitamins, etc) and notify the Office Manager when supplies are low, ensuring product is always available.
- Handles emergency visit calls and triage emergencies over the phone to provide the patient with immediate information and alert specialists of urgent needs for scheduling.
- Understands when to elevate a problem or ask questions to ensure accurate information is always provided to clients.
- Follows and set an example of our 7 specific core values to promote internal and external coworker and customer service relationships.
- Accurate
- Specific
- Efficient
- Extra Helpful
- Enthusiastic
- Kind
Skills & Qualifications
- Ability to multitask in fast-paced environment
- Knowledge and ability to navigate electronic health records
- Understanding of medical and vision insurance plans
- Ability to focus and provide accurate information in a hectic environment
- Ability to understand and utilize computer programs including My Vision Express, Microsoft Office, electronic health records and Teams.
- Smiles for all patients by phone and in-person
Type: Full Time (Hourly)