Job description

Medical Front Office Assistant
Position Summary

Company Overview:

Southwest Eye Consultants in Durango Colorado is seeking a Front Office Assistant to join our team. Southwest Eye Consultants works hard to remain on the forefront of innovation and to offer the Four Corners community the best surgical and eye care available today.

Career Opportunity:

The Front Office Assistant supports the physicians and the medical practice in an administrative and customer service capacity.

The essential functions for the Front Office Assistant include the following:

Primary Functions

• Answering phones
• Checking in/out Patients
• Understanding of Practice Management /EHR program
• Obtain and verify prior authorizations and pre-certifications from insurance companies
• Calling insurance companies for claim related issues
• Verify insurance coverage/financial eligibility based on health insurance plan
• Scheduling patients
• Applying patients for assistance programs
• Other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will have the following background and experience:

* High School Diploma

* Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations

* Knowledge of general administrative and clerical procedures

* Working knowledge of healthcare insurance preferred

* Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Strong problem-solving skills, attentiveness to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are required.

* Successful candidates will thrive in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment and have a passion for working with and aiding patients.

Southwest Eye Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to wear face masks when in patient care areas. New employees are also required to begin or complete the COVID vaccination process prior to their start date.

Work Location: One location

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