About the role
Accessibility Note
Surgery Partners is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified people or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made the Company aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within the Company or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Company’s online employment application, please contact talentacquisition@surgerypartners.com
Now Hiring: Key Whitman Eye Center- Rockwall
Job Title: Patient Care Assistant
Position Summary
The Patient Care Assistant manages the day-to-day front desk operations to ensure quality patient care, uphold and promote the company’s business processes and values relating to innovative and superior eye care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Greets patients as they arrive at the office in a friendly and professional manner
- Collects and verifies patient data for accuracy and completeness
- Creates and sustains a highly accountable and inspired work environment where employees deliver exceptional customer service and patient care
- Checks patients in and out and schedules any needed appointments
- Directs patients, vendors, visitors, customers and the general public as appropriate
- Maintains accurate documentation in the patients EMR
- Faxes and requests faxes of patient chart notes from satellite offices
- Monitors patient flow and tracks patient wait times efficiently
- Opens daily patient accounting controls, posts charges and closes controls
- Schedules future appointments in adherence to policies and procedures
- Maintain waiting room environment, appearance and patient comfort
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- High School diploma or GED
- 1-3 years of Healthcare reception related experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and as a team player
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Attention to detail and time management
- CPR desired, but not preferred
- HIPAA knowledge and compliance
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
- Life Insurance
- PTO
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
- And more!
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
Surgery Partners conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing.