Job Description
Qualifications
HS diploma, GED or 1-5 years of equivalent related job experience
Work changing schedules to meet business demands
Work inside location
Strong organizational skills
Speak clearly and effectively
Calculate and manipulate numbers/data
Read English
Meet customer expectations
Use computer effectively and view computer screen
Exhibit empathy in all interactions
Bend and stoop continuously
Reach above shoulder continuously
Cross training in all departments as needed
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with other associates and clients
Must be energetic and self-motivated
Must be a team player
Must be able to problem solve
Ability to work onsite and participate in interactive onsite meetings on a regular and predictable basis
All Associates must comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1++6 (HIPAA) as it pertains to disclosures of protected health information (PHI) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and HIPAA Privacy Policies and Procedures
Benefits
Pay Class and Pay Rate
Pay Class: Part Time
Pay Rate: $+.38-$12.42/hr
Applicable salary rangers may differ across markets
As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses, equity, and commissions
Responsibilities
Greet and assist customers
Schedule appointments, verify insurance coverage, maintain accurate patient records, and assist with preliminary testing under the Optometrist’s supervision
Medical coding, Insurance research, and billing
Greet and assist customers
Schedule appointments according to the Resources Scheduling guidelines
Answer the phone, answer patients’ questions, check patients in and out, collect payments, monitor and perform other front desk tasks as needed
Perform preliminary testing data collection as directed
Maintain complete and accurate patient records
Call for insurance preauthorization
Follow up on hold authorizations
Clean and maintain the reception area
Offer current promotions and pricing guidelines to customers
Maintain outside and internal Doctor Referral log for medical patients
Offer current promotions and starting prices to customers
Work under stress with interruptions and deadlines
Essential Responsibilities Related To Physical Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to stand, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, pick or pinch, and talk or hear most of the time
The associate is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms
The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
The noise level in this location is moderate (use of computers, printers and machines)
Use hands to touch, handle, or feel
Reach with Hands and Arms
Essential Responsibilities Related To Behavioral Characteristics
Must be detail orientated and well organized
Ability to initiate immediate interaction, coordination and collaboration with team members, clients, customers etc
As a component of job roles and responsibilities, Associates may have access to covered information, cardholder data or other confidential customer information which must be protected at all times
As required by changing business needs, complete additional essential responsibilities as identified and assigned
Job description
Summary
Greet and assist customers. Schedule appointments, verify insurance coverage, maintain accurate patient records, and assist with preliminary testing under the Optometrist’s supervision.
Pay Class and Pay Rate
Pay Class: Part Time
Pay Rate: $+.38-$12.42/hr
Essential Responsibilities
• Medical coding, Insurance research, and billing.
• Greet and assist customers. Schedule appointments according to the Resources Scheduling guidelines. Answer the phone, answer patients’ questions, check patients in and out, collect payments, monitor and perform other front desk tasks as needed.
• Perform preliminary testing data collection as directed.
• Maintain complete and accurate patient records.
• Call for insurance preauthorization. Follow up on hold authorizations.
• Clean and maintain the reception area.
• Offer current promotions and pricing guidelines to customers. Discuss benefits and features of the discount club card with customers.
• Maintain outside and internal Doctor Referral log for medical patients.
• Offer current promotions and starting prices to customers
Experience/Education
• One year of experience, optical preferred.
• HS diploma, GED or 1-5 years of equivalent related job experience
Mental/Physical Requirements
• Work changing schedules to meet business demands
• Work inside location
• Strong organizational skills
• Speak clearly and effectively
• Calculate and manipulate numbers/data
• Read English
• Problem solving/reasoning
• Meet customer expectations
• Work under stress with interruptions and deadlines
• Follow procedures and instructions
• Use computer effectively and view computer screen
• Exhibit empathy in all interactions
• Bend and stoop continuously
• Reach above shoulder continuously
Training Requirements
• Cross training in all departments as needed
Essential Responsibilities Related To Physical Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to stand, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, pick or pinch, and talk or hear most of the time. The associate is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The noise level in this location is moderate (use of computers, printers and machines).
Activity
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Stand
X
Walk
X
Sit
X
Use hands to touch, handle, or feel
X
Reach with Hands and Arms
X
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk or hear
X
Essential Responsibilities Related To Behavioral Characteristics
• Must be detail orientated and well organized.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with other associates and clients.
• Must be energetic and self-motivated.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be able to problem solve.
• Ability to work onsite and participate in interactive onsite meetings on a regular and predictable basis.
• Ability to initiate immediate interaction, coordination and collaboration with team members, clients, customers etc.
HIPAA & Security Requirements
All Associates must comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1++6 (HIPAA) as it pertains to disclosures of protected health information (PHI) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and HIPAA Privacy Policies and Procedures. As a component of job roles and responsibilities, Associates may have access to covered information, cardholder data or other confidential customer information which must be protected at all times. As a result, Associates must explicitly adhere to all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Privacy & Security Training Program.
Visionworks is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, ****** orientation, gender, national origin, ethnicity, disability or veteran status, or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law.
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. As required by changing business needs, complete additional essential responsibilities as identified and assigned.
Compensation range for the roles is listed above. Applicable salary rangers may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses, equity, and commissions.
HS diploma, GED or 1-5 years of equivalent related job experience
Work changing schedules to meet business demands
Work inside location
Strong organizational skills
Speak clearly and effectively
Calculate and manipulate numbers/data
Read English
Meet customer expectations
Use computer effectively and view computer screen
Exhibit empathy in all interactions
Bend and stoop continuously
Reach above shoulder continuously
Cross training in all departments as needed
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with other associates and clients
Must be energetic and self-motivated
Must be a team player
Must be able to problem solve
Ability to work onsite and participate in interactive onsite meetings on a regular and predictable basis
All Associates must comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1++6 (HIPAA) as it pertains to disclosures of protected health information (PHI) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and HIPAA Privacy Policies and Procedures
Benefits
Pay Class and Pay Rate
Pay Class: Part Time
Pay Rate: $+.38-$12.42/hr
Applicable salary rangers may differ across markets
As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses, equity, and commissions
Responsibilities
Greet and assist customers
Schedule appointments, verify insurance coverage, maintain accurate patient records, and assist with preliminary testing under the Optometrist’s supervision
Medical coding, Insurance research, and billing
Greet and assist customers
Schedule appointments according to the Resources Scheduling guidelines
Answer the phone, answer patients’ questions, check patients in and out, collect payments, monitor and perform other front desk tasks as needed
Perform preliminary testing data collection as directed
Maintain complete and accurate patient records
Call for insurance preauthorization
Follow up on hold authorizations
Clean and maintain the reception area
Offer current promotions and pricing guidelines to customers
Maintain outside and internal Doctor Referral log for medical patients
Offer current promotions and starting prices to customers
Work under stress with interruptions and deadlines
Essential Responsibilities Related To Physical Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to stand, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, pick or pinch, and talk or hear most of the time
The associate is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms
The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
The noise level in this location is moderate (use of computers, printers and machines)
Use hands to touch, handle, or feel
Reach with Hands and Arms
Essential Responsibilities Related To Behavioral Characteristics
Must be detail orientated and well organized
Ability to initiate immediate interaction, coordination and collaboration with team members, clients, customers etc
As a component of job roles and responsibilities, Associates may have access to covered information, cardholder data or other confidential customer information which must be protected at all times
As required by changing business needs, complete additional essential responsibilities as identified and assigned
Job description
Summary
Greet and assist customers. Schedule appointments, verify insurance coverage, maintain accurate patient records, and assist with preliminary testing under the Optometrist’s supervision.
Pay Class and Pay Rate
Pay Class: Part Time
Pay Rate: $+.38-$12.42/hr
Essential Responsibilities
• Medical coding, Insurance research, and billing.
• Greet and assist customers. Schedule appointments according to the Resources Scheduling guidelines. Answer the phone, answer patients’ questions, check patients in and out, collect payments, monitor and perform other front desk tasks as needed.
• Perform preliminary testing data collection as directed.
• Maintain complete and accurate patient records.
• Call for insurance preauthorization. Follow up on hold authorizations.
• Clean and maintain the reception area.
• Offer current promotions and pricing guidelines to customers. Discuss benefits and features of the discount club card with customers.
• Maintain outside and internal Doctor Referral log for medical patients.
• Offer current promotions and starting prices to customers
Experience/Education
• One year of experience, optical preferred.
• HS diploma, GED or 1-5 years of equivalent related job experience
Mental/Physical Requirements
• Work changing schedules to meet business demands
• Work inside location
• Strong organizational skills
• Speak clearly and effectively
• Calculate and manipulate numbers/data
• Read English
• Problem solving/reasoning
• Meet customer expectations
• Work under stress with interruptions and deadlines
• Follow procedures and instructions
• Use computer effectively and view computer screen
• Exhibit empathy in all interactions
• Bend and stoop continuously
• Reach above shoulder continuously
Training Requirements
• Cross training in all departments as needed
Essential Responsibilities Related To Physical Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to stand, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, pick or pinch, and talk or hear most of the time. The associate is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The noise level in this location is moderate (use of computers, printers and machines).
Activity
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Stand
X
Walk
X
Sit
X
Use hands to touch, handle, or feel
X
Reach with Hands and Arms
X
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk or hear
X
Essential Responsibilities Related To Behavioral Characteristics
• Must be detail orientated and well organized.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with other associates and clients.
• Must be energetic and self-motivated.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be able to problem solve.
• Ability to work onsite and participate in interactive onsite meetings on a regular and predictable basis.
• Ability to initiate immediate interaction, coordination and collaboration with team members, clients, customers etc.
HIPAA & Security Requirements
All Associates must comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1++6 (HIPAA) as it pertains to disclosures of protected health information (PHI) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and HIPAA Privacy Policies and Procedures. As a component of job roles and responsibilities, Associates may have access to covered information, cardholder data or other confidential customer information which must be protected at all times. As a result, Associates must explicitly adhere to all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Privacy & Security Training Program.
Visionworks is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, ****** orientation, gender, national origin, ethnicity, disability or veteran status, or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law.
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. As required by changing business needs, complete additional essential responsibilities as identified and assigned.
Compensation range for the roles is listed above. Applicable salary rangers may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses, equity, and commissions.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Retail Receptionist position is now open for candidates interested in the Receptionist & Front office Jobs sector. This role in Somerset offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Receptionist & Front office Jobs is a plus.