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Patient Access Center Representative
About US Eye: US Eye, is a physician-led, patient-centric network of eye care practices committed to providing exceptional patient service through premium technology and unrivaled provider expertise. We are one of the nation's leading multi-specialty physician groups providing patients with care in ophthalmology, optometry, dermatology and facial surgery. With 50 clinics and 5 surgery centers, led by 95 providers and more than 1,000 team members system wide, we deliver world class care to patients throughout Florida, the Carolinas and Virginia.
Job Summary: Patient Care Access Representatives are responsible for maintaining a friendly, warm and inviting environment at the Front Desk/Patient Check-In area and/or the Patient Check-Out area. It is important that Patient Care Access Representatives are polite, attentive and organized. Additionally, they should be able to effectively communicate with patients and assist them in any way they can.
`Other Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Greet and direct all patients, visitors, and staff upon entry of the practice. Monitor the reception areas throughout the day and provide assistance as needed.
2. Provide a pleasant, and prompt check-in experience for all patients by verifying necessary information and assisting with any questions they may have around the patient questionnaires and forms.
3. Print daily team/physician schedules as evidenced by the schedule of appointments for that day.
4. Attend to walk-in patients, scheduling inquiries, and prescription/record pick-up as necessary.
5. Disseminate pertinent information using telephone systems and/or computer software systems as appropriate.
6. Cross-check and update next-day charts as evidenced by the appointment schedule.
7. Maintain an orderly and pleasing workspace that ensures both integrity and safety for our patients and staff.
8. Complete appointment confirmation calls based on the patient appointment schedule.
9. Collect any necessary co-payments, non-covered service fees, and/or any existing account balances during the patient check-out period.
10. Fill out essential reports and forms as requested.
11. Answers and triages incoming calls in a high-volume setting in a courteous and highly professional manner. Provides patients with an exceptional, one of a kind experience that leads to high levels of patient satisfaction.
12. Responds to incoming appointment requests via email, Phreesia, and other alternate paths into the practice.
13. Works in tandem with our contact center team to manage the phone queue and respond to patients efficiently, always mindful of service response times.
14. Accurately schedules appointments according to our practice templates and protocols.
15. Meets productivity and patient care standards that align with our standards for the patient experience.
16. Additional administrative responsibilities as needed.
17. Adherence to applicable laws, regulations and contractual obligations. Follows the principles of the Compliance Program as well as the Code of Conduct.

Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of material, methods, instruments and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations.
• Must be able to maintain high degree of confidentiality. Ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment and manage time accordingly in order to meet deadlines and requirements of the organization.

Education and Experience:

• A high school graduate or equivalent
• An out-going personality
• Detail-oriented
• Knows Microsoft Office Suite
• Optimal Customer Service skills
• Must be able to work under pressure and respond to patient requests in a positive manner.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position.
• Days and hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. with occasional overtime.
• Location: Naples, FL

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Demonstrated ability to do excessive walking, standing, bending and stooping. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or control, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, kneel and crouch.
The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Benefits:
401(K) Company Match
Medical and Dental Insurance
Vision Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Pet Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Continuing Education
Paid Time Off
US Eye provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.