Office Manager, Low Vision Clinic

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Join a dedicated clinical team at the Low Vision Clinic at Perkins, a specialized environment providing comprehensive eye care to individuals of all ages with visual and multiple impairments. We are seeking an energetic, highly organized Office Manager to manage daily front-office operations, deliver high-level support to our optometrists and staff, and ensure a welcoming, seamless experience for our patients and their families.

If you thrive in a multi-faceted role that blends patient interaction, complex scheduling, billing, and electronic health records management, we want to hear from you.

• Serve as the primary, welcoming point of contact for patients, families, and visitors upon arrival.
• Answer, screen, and direct phone calls; triage clinic inquiries regarding services, appointment protocols, and payment options.
• Prepare, compile, and distribute pre-appointment informational packages to incoming patients.

• Manage complex scheduling for all patient appointments, follow-ups, and clinical staff calendars.
• Review, proofread, and securely transmit patient clinical reports and eye evaluations to care teams and families.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, email, and general correspondence.
• Maintain and order all office and clinical supplies, keeping equipment and patient areas fully stocked.

• Utilize Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software (Compulink Advantage) to build files, scan documentation, and archive medical history.
• Verify patient medical insurance coverage, process insurance referrals, and post charges to the ledger.
• Generate and track superbills and billing records for community patients.
• Liaise with partner programs to gather, scan, and file official correspondence into EMR profiles.
• Maintain strict adherence to all HIPAA regulations and patient privacy standards.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 3 years of administrative, medical office, or clinic management experience.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact compassionately with individuals of diverse abilities and backgrounds.
• Strong computer literacy, including advanced proficiency in MS Word and Excel, hands-on experience with EMR systems (Compulink preferred), and digital record management.
• Exceptional organizational, time-management, and multitasking capabilities in a busy clinical environment.
• High degree of flexibility with the ability to work independently, problem-solve on the fly, and maintain composure during high-volume periods.

Perkins offers a comprehensive benefits package for part time and full time employees, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Wellness programs available.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Education Benefits:
  Tuition reimbursement day one
• Paid Time Off
• Extras:
  Employee Recognition Programs, EAP, legal services, referral bonuses, credit union access, pre-tax MBTA passes and more!

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