Clinic Front Office Receptionist/Cashier - Western University of Health Sciences : Job Details

Posting DetailsAbout WesternU As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture.At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of WesternU. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others.Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference.Posting Details Position Title Clinic Front Office Receptionist/Cashier Position Control Number 998851 Type of Position Staff Position Status Full-time Campus Patient Care Center-Pomona, CA Position Location California Department 2015-Eye Care Institute Job Summary Responsible for greeting patients and other for the Eye Care Institute; schedule patients and confirm patient appointments; process patient payments and receipts; verify insurance eligibility and benefits. Works collaboratively with the optometric staff to assure patient satisfaction.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Good computer skills necessary in order to set up document formats in Word, Excel, and any other software program required by this position. Familiarity with the Internet is helpful.
• Good verbal and written communications skills, Optometric terminology is helpful
• Skill with fax, copy machine, printer, telephone operation, and other office machines necessary for completion of job duties
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and be flexible with job assignments
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills necessary to interact well with patients, administration, staff, and students; be culturally sensitive.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Graduate Equivalency Diploma or High School Diploma required.
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in a similar or related position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bi-lingual - Spanish speaking is highly preferred.
• Experience in an optometric setting is helpful, with a working knowledge of health insurance eligibility and benefits processes.

Essential Job Duties Key Responsibilities

• Greet and check-in patients for scheduled appointment
• Schedule patient appointments with the appropriate provider, while accommodating the patient's needs.
• Confirm scheduled appointments by contacting the patient one day prior to their physician visit.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits for patients prior to their appointment and update any changes to the patients insurance and benefit information.
• Ensure patient demographics and insurance information is entered into the practice management system accurately.
• Assist patients, if needed, with completion of registration forms and verify that all paperwork is completed.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect patient payments, issue receipts, and post payments in the practice management system. Reconcile the daily cash deposits collected.
• Prepare the daily deposits for checks arriving in the mail, make copies of checks and deposit slips for the billing department.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain hard copy and/or electronic files and records.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties, e.g. photocopies, collates, distributes, mails, faxes, files, delivers and/or picks up materials from on or off-campus.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The College reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Posting Details Continued Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday either 8AM - 5PM or 9AM - 6PM.
• Some evenings and weekends required.

Working at WesternU We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable.We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally,• Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success.• Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment.• Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community.• As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences.• WesternU's core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do.• We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people!Expected Pay Scale Minimum $21.00 Hourly Maximum $21.00 Hourly