Claims processor Jobs in Sydney, NS

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 42 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting

• Optical retail store
• Office of health care professional
• Ophthalmic or optical laboratory

Tasks

• Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists
• Administer tests using equipment, instruct patients on test procedures and record results, and monitor, check and calibrate auditory equipment
• Assist health care professionals
• Assist physicians in the assessment of patients
• Follow through on treatment programs with patients
• Help medical examiner in charge
• Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
• Maintain prescription records
• Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments
• Record test results and medications given by ophthalmologists
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation
• Maintain supplies
• Perform general clerical duties
• Process files and paperwork
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Take patients' general medical and ophthalmic history
• Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Adjust finished eyeglasses to fit client

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Area of specialization

• Ophthalmology

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Evening

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities