Front Desk Associate

Front Desk Associate

The Front Desk Associate serves as the first point of contact for patients and visitors, creating a welcoming environment, handling patient check in/outs, managing calls/emails, scheduling, providing information, resolving issues, and performing administrative tasks like data entry ensuring smooth operations and excellent customer service in medical facilities.

• Greets patients warmly and verifies appointment details.
• Collects necessary documentation including ID, Insurance Cards, referral forms, etc.
• Books, confirms, and reschedules appointments.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and benefit coverage for all in-office visits, procedures, and tests.
• Collections co-payments and outstanding balances; calculates patient's financial responsibility and communicates to patient; documents in practice management system.
• Explains billing procedures.
• Completes chart prep prior to clinic as needed (print routers, face sheets, etc.).
• Completes medical records requests that come directly from the patient.
• Completes assigned tasks as related to the appointment rescheduling queue timely.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area for all patients and visitors.
• Provides clear information about services, wait time, and policies.
• Addresses patient concerns professionally and respectfully.
• Photocopies and faxes records and forms according to established policies and procedures.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Participates in orientation/instruction of new administrative personnel as requested by management.
• Contributes to the team effort by completing additional tasks/projects as directed.
• Attends daily huddle and regularly scheduled team meetings.
• Participates in on-boarding and training of new front desk associates and other administrative team members as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or the equivalent years related experience required
Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred
Minimum of 1-year medical office experience strongly preferred
Strong reliability with good attendance and punctuality.

Key Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail for accurate data entry and insurance verification
• Strong organizational skills
• Basic understanding of healthcare insurance payors and programs
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations (HIPAA, privacy laws)
• Basic math and cash handling
• Excellent customer service skills

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of medical terminology

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k w/ Match
HSA/FSA
Telemedicine
Generous PTO Package

About the Role

The Center for Sight is the largest eye center in the Pensacola area, with one main complex and two satellite offices to serve the area. We've assembled a team of Board-certified ophthalmologists and experienced optometrists to handle all aspects of eye care, from general exams to LASIK to complex surgeries. To further meet your needs, we accept most insurance plans and offer flexible financing options.