Surgical Receptionist

Job Description

Job Description

The Greater New Bedford Surgical and Laser Center was opened in 1986 with the express purpose of rendering high quality, state-of-the-art eye surgery to patients of all ages, especially those with cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease, or corneal disease. We also do oculoplastic procedures. The center is designed specifically with the needs of the patient and their family in mind, and the entire process, from initial examination in our clinics in the Eye Health Vision Centers upstairs to the final surgical outcome, is conducted in a pleasant and comfortable environment.

This patient service representative role includes, but is not limited to the following tasks:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• · Patient registration, scheduling, data entry and processing.
• · Educates patients regarding benefits and collects patient payments, at point of service.
• · Complete and accurate management of patient data in practice management system.
• · Verify health insurances and obtain referrals.
• · Organize and maintain medical records.
• · Miscellaneous administrative tasks including, but not limited to scheduling, transportation, filing, faxing, etc.
• · Must have a clear understanding of company policies including the company manual

Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• · Exceptional Customer Experience – Understands and anticipates customer needs, takes action to meet customer’s needs and strives to exceed their expectations.
• · Proactive- Keep others informed. Ask for help when needed, brings service challenges to supervisor.
• · Drive for Results – Strives for improving the delivery of services with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• · Focus on Efficiency – Utilizes technology, innovation, and process improvements to continuously improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• · Teamwork- Participates as a team member and establishes strong working relationships with teammates and across the organization.
• · Celebrates Change- Receptive to new ideas and responds to changes with flexibility and optimism.
• · Continues Learning and Improvement- Acknowledges own strengths and development needs and works to strengthen capabilities.
• · Must possess the physical, mental, and cognitive skills needed to complete essential tasks, including abilities such as learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for comprehension, problem-solving, and timely decision-making. Education:
• · High School Diploma or equivalent

Typical Physical Demands:

• · Sitting, Standing, Bending, Reaching, Stooping, Walking and Lifting
• · Ability to see, hear, and speak with sufficient capability to perform assigned tasks
• · Driving independently to other facilities

We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of our clinical groups will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital/domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation, and gender identity and/or expression, other dimensions of diversity or common human decency. We value diversity in thought and culture and welcome highly skilled, capable, competent, collegial members to our team.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.