Job Location LGC - League City, TX 77573 Position Type Full Time Travel Percentage Two Locations Job Category Health Care
LOCATION: 1100 Gulf Freeway, Suite 114 League City, Tx 77573
Contributes to the organization by assisting the physician and administration in keeping the medical practice running smoothly and efficiently. Must be well organized and have the ability to work in a team-oriented environment, communicate effectively with patients, physicians and other staff members. This position requires the ability to demonstrate composure and function efficiently while performing multiple tasks. Good communication, interpersonal and computer skills are essential with flexibility in work assignments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Triage incoming calls, review all phone message and return calls in a timely manner.
Scheduling surgeries and preparing all pertinent paperwork for surgeries by following all established surgery processes.
Handling patients' related issues including but not limited to, scheduling, appointments, insurance verification and authorizations.
Timely follow up on recommendations for patients' seen by on-call physician.
Managing physician appointment calendar, emails and other correspondence.
Responsible for front desk management while in clinic, including greeting patients, checking in and out, balancing collections, close out batches and reviewing appointment charges status reports at the end of each day.
If applicable, scheduling, billing and following up on physicians' inpatient hospital visits.
Preparing letters to referring physicians, insurance companies, etc.
Special projects as requested by immediate supervisor, physician or administration.
Scribe for physician when needed.
Bilingual a plus.
Qualifications/ Skills Requirements
Preferred: Training in business office activities (required); two years medical office experience (preferred) with knowledge of managed-care issues: Medicare, Medicaid, and 3rd-party payers; basic knowledge of medical terminology (specifically ophthalmologic).
Preferred: Basic knowledge of accounting procedures with strong knowledge/skills in computers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Must be able to push, pull, bend, twist, and reach. Use care and proper judgment when lifting or carrying items ensuring to utilize proper posture and body mechanics. Even though the weight lifted may only be a negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
Classified as having occupational exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens.
Exposure to communicable disease
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
We Proudly Offer:
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V
COMPETENCIES
EDUCATION High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES N/A
EXPERIENCE Preferred: Training in business office activities (required); two years medical office experience (preferred) with knowledge of managed-care issues
Houston Eye Associates, the largest physician-owned ophthalmology clinic in the state of Texas, is a team of board-certified ophthalmologists and board-licensed optometrists with advanced fellowship and specialty training in the fields of ophthalmology and optometry. For over 50 years Houston Eye has been providing patients with the highest level of care at 18 locations in Greater Houston and surrounding neighborhoods.
Houston Eye Associates covers all areas of ophthalmological and optometric care, with treatment available in all specialties and for all ages. Specialties include LASIK & refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retina, oculoplastic, pediatric care, and more. Houston Eye Associates also has optical shops that specialize in vision correction with state-of-the-art ophthalmic lenses and the top custom contact lenses.
Our physicians are pioneers in new research and donate their time and skills to the Houston Eye Associates Foundation. The Houston Eye Associates Foundation is a non-profit foundation created by Houston Eye Associates to provide medical eye care services to those less fortunate by providing financial assistance for medical treatment and surgery of the eye.
Compassionate doctors you can trust for all your eye care needs.
