Medical Receptionist- Training Provided

Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities
US - Kansas - Topeka
May 17, 2025

EyeCare Partners is the nation's leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit eyecare-partners. com.

Job Title: Front Office Specialist
Company: The EyeDoctors
Location: Topeka, KS

Training Provided - No medical/eyecare experience required!Pay: $15

Perks:

Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
401k + Employer Matching
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Competitive Base Pay + Bonus
Optical Education Reimbursement
Paid Maternity Leave

Hours:

Full Time
Our offices are open Monday-Friday 8am-7pm, Saturday 8am-1pm
- You will not work all of these hours, but you must have open availability to work any shift within these hours
- You may have to work a little earlier/later as needed

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Favorable result on Background Check
Basic computer skills
Strong customer service skills
Excitement to learn and grow

Essential Functions:

Facilitate patient flow
Verify medical and vision insurances
Effectively communicate with patients, doctors, and managers
Answer inquiries through phone, email, and in person requests

FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTIONSECTION 1: Job Summary

A Front Office Specialist is trained to act as the first point of contact, setting the tone for a world class Total Patient Experience. This employee will also perform the necessary administrative responsibilities needed to create a smooth check-in/out experience for patients.

SECTION 2: Duties and Responsibilities

Embrace and execute our Total Patient Experience to build relationships with all patients while delivering great service and support.
Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone).
Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave.
Answer phones (both external and internal); assure prompt, courteous service at all times.
Practice urgency at all times with consideration to the patient's time, as well as doctor's time and schedule.
Double check insurance authorizations to ensure completion and build accurate flow sheets.
Knowledge of common fees charged for common visits.
Check out patients and collect correct payments according to procedures.
Manage patient flow in the office and ensure communication to maximize efficiency and customer service.
Complete daily reconciliations / close day / countdown cash drawer.
Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA.
General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager.

SECTION 3: Patient Population Served

Front Office Specialist will work with team members and patients of all ages, races, and genders.

SECTION 4: Education, Licensure & Certification Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.

SECTION 5: Experience Requirements

Industry related experience preferred.
Favorable result on background check as required by state.
Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States.

SECTION 6: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

Professional in appearance and actions
Logical and Critical thinking skills
Customer-focused with excellent written, listening and verbal communication skills
Enjoys learning new technologies and systems
Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
Exhibits a positive attitude and is flexible in accepting work assignments and priorities
Meets attendance and tardiness expectations outlined in policy
Ability to work various days and hours as needed by the business
Ability to follow or provide verbal and written instructions with excellent grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations
Interpersonal skills to support customer service, functional, and team mate support

Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

Ability for basic to intermediate problem solving, including mathematics
Basic to intermediate computer operation

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Specialty knowledge of systems relating to job function
Knowledge of state and federal regulations for this position; general understanding of HIPAA guidelines

SECTION 7: Supervisory Responsibilities

There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.

SECTION 8: Physical Demands

Indicate the amount of time spent for each activity required as it relates to the essential functions.

Physical Requirements % of Time LBS

Bending 25
Carrying 25 ≤ 25
Climbing 5
Driving 10
Grasping 100
Hearing 100
Lifting 10 ≤ 25
Pulling 10 ≤ 25
Pushing 10 ≤ 25
Reaching 50
Sitting 50
Standing 50
Vision - close/distance 100
Vision - color vision 100
Vision - depth perception 100
Vision - peripheral vision 100
Vision - ability to adjust focus 100
Stooping 25
Walking 75
Writing/Typing 100
Speaking 100
Fine Motor Skills 100
Use of Hands 100
Other (please describe)

Location: Work takes place in a normal office/clinical environment. At times, travel to other locations may be necessary to fulfill essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Thus, those needing to travel for work must have access to dependable transportation, and driving record must meet company liability carrier standards.

Exposure: Works in normal office environment during normal business hours. May be exposed to blood or bodily fluids. May also be exposed to various cleaning supplies.

Equipment: The equipment typically used in this position is a computer, fax, copier, printer, scanner and telephone. Must have good working knowledge of Microsoft applications. Other equipment may be used as needed. May use Optometric equipment/devices per sub-specialty requirement such as lensometer; keratometer; phoropter; visual acuity measuring; retinal camera; corneal topography unit; retinoscope. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) follows standard precautions using personal prote.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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