Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic · 1 day ago
Optometry Receptionist
Toppenish, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$17.31/hr - $21.20/hr
1+ years expYakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with over 40 clinics. They are seeking an Optometry Receptionist to manage patient interactions, schedule appointments, and perform routine billing functions while ensuring a welcoming environment for patients.
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Responsibilities
Answers the phone, transfers calls and takes messages as needed for the clinic
Greets patients and maintains patient and visitor log. Notifies appropriate person of the patient’s arrival. Provides translation services as needed to patients
Ensures accurate and complete data and forms are collected for all patients. Creates and maintains patient charts, registers new patients and updates patient data in the computer
Schedules patient appointments according to scheduling guidelines, appointment type, and time needed. Notifies appropriate Provider of all patient no-shows and cancellations. Adjusts and updates the schedule for cancellations, new patients and recall appointments
Verifies patient’s insurance eligibility and obtains and files insurance documentation. Assists patients with questions regarding insurance plans as needed
Reviews and responds to patients’ questions in person, via phone, and patient portal systems
Performs routine billing functions such as posting patient encounters, billing insurance companies, encouraging payment, taking payments and generating end-of-day reports
Reviews cash box receipts and reconciles cash box daily
Manages the Referral Process, working on referrals from inception through completion
Manages the recall process to include follow-up communication to patients for routine preventative care, treatment plan completion, and other appointments as needed
Ensures that clinic generated documents are sent to the Health Information department and office related clinic documents are filed in the patient’s record
Helps maintain and manage the retail portion of the optical practice to include pricing, collecting, billing and ordering of frames, lenses, and contact lenses
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Bilingual proficiency communication in English/Spanish required at level 9
Ability to prioritize work and handle a variety of tasks simultaneously, with frequent interruptions
Ability to interact with patients, Providers and staff in a professional manner
Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Ability to deliver outstanding customer service
Preferred
One year's experience in a clinic, optometry or dental office preferred
Basic knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare billing insurance preferred
Benefits
100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine
Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
Company
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is one of the largest community health centers in the Pacific Northwest.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Andrea Cogburn
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Jose Macias, MBA, SHRM-SCP
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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