Opens and closes the clinic, maintains the cleanliness of the office and sanitizes common areas daily as required.
Ensures the coffee station, water and supplies are maintained daily.
Retrieves phones messages and prioritizes and returns phone calls at least twice a day.
Greets and assists patients who come to the practice.
Answers multi-line telephone, guides patients to the appropriate services and relays calls and messages.
Distributes and obtains appropriate forms, including new patient information forms.
Schedules appointments.
Prepares new patient files.
Prints clinician schedules and retrieves patient files for clinicians’ appointments daily.
Enters and updates patient information and details into the clinic’s management software.
Feels comfortable collecting and recording payments and closing cash at end of day.
Administers and manages inbound and outbound mail, including packages, courier services and other correspondence.
Assists patients with the purchase/pick-up of batteries, supplies, and other items.
Performs minor hearing aid repairs, hearing aid clean and checks, and hearing aid/app troubleshooting for drop-in appointments.
Keeps hearing aid lab clean and stocked.
Scans and files paperwork/reports for clients’ charts as required by clinicians.
Unpacks and shelves clinical, hearing aid, and office supplies
Records office supplies to be ordered weekly.
Enters patients’ battery supply allotments in the clinic’s management software and records when batteries have been provided to patients at appointments or via mail.
Sanitizes/disinfects and restocks clinical supplies as required.
Answers electronic inquires in a timely manner.
Provides administrative support to clinicians whenever possible.
Contact insurance companies to inquire about patient’s hearing aid coverage
Prepares travel letters for patients as required.
Takes on other administrative duties/roles as assigned.
JOB SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: · Preference is given to applicants with a diploma or degree in administrative, accounting, sales, or customer-oriented field (or possess equivalent work experience). · Superior telephone skills · Excellent interpersonal skills that allow effective working relationships with patients and colleagues. This includes listening and problem-solving skills. · Ability to work effectively with various computer programs. · Must be able to organize time and prioritize numerous duties within strict deadlines. · Requires the ability to multitask and deal with numerous interruptions throughout the day. · Patient-focused and the ability to deal with patients in a warm, caring and respectful manner. · Must be detailed-oriented and possess excellent note-keeping/documentation skills. · Must present a positive and professional image of the clinic to all visitors, patients and co-workers. · Previous experience in a medical or general office setting is an asset. · Must be able to adapt to ongoing changes and growth in the role & duties. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $17.00-$19.00 per hour Benefits: