Patient Coordinator/Medical Receptionist - Benefits Offered - Walker

Grand Rapids Ophthalmology

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Walker, Michigan

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Acts as the first point of contact for patients, ensuring a professional check-in and check-out experience. Responsibilities include managing phone calls, coordinating patient flow, and handling daily financial reconciliations.

Qualifications

You have at least one year of related experience and a high school diploma or GED. You are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and possess strong customer service and administrative skills to manage patient flow and ensure a smooth check-in/out experience.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job Description

Company: Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
Job Title:
Patient Coordinator
Location: Walker, MI

Hours:

  • Full Time
  • Our clinic is open Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
    • Your shifts will fall within these hours 
    • You may need to work a little earlier and/or later as needed

Perks:

  • Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
  • 401k + Employer Matching
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
  • Paid Maternity Leave
  • Competitive Base Pay
  • Employee Discounts


SUMMARY

A Patient Coordinator is trained to act as the first point of contact for our patients where they set the tone for the patient’s visit through excellent patient care. This employee will also perform the necessary administrative responsibilities needed to create a smooth check-in/out experience for patients. 


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone). Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave
  • Answer phones (both external and internal); assure prompt, courteous service at all times
  • Practice urgency at all times with patients’ time, as well as Doctor’s time and schedule
  • Manage patient flow in the office
  • Knowledge of common fees charged for common visits and collect correct payments
  • Complete daily reconciliations / close day / countdown cash drawer
  • General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times
  • Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
  • Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
  • Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
  • Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
  • Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business
  • Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Minimum Required: One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS 

  • Minimum Required: None
     

SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY  

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—is required 100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary. 

If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Grand Rapids Ophthalmology

Founded in 1982, Grand Rapids Ophthalmology (GRO) is the largest fully-integrated eye care medical group in West Michigan. It offers a full suite of eye care services from routine eye exams, contact lenses and glasses, to the most advanced medical and surgical treatments such as LASIK, cataract, cornea, retina, glaucoma, oculoplastics, pediatric and both cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid surgery. GRO employs the largest number of eye care specialists and professionals in the region: 11 ophthalmologists, 19 optometrists and 40 certified opticians. GRO has a total of 400 employees at 12 locations throughout West Michigan. For more information, visit www.seeitclear.com.
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