Front Desk Coordinator / Optometric Technician

We are looking for a optometric technician / receptionist to manage our front desk on a daily basis and to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. As an optometric technician / receptionist , you will be the first point of contact for our company. Our Receptionist’s duties include offering administrative support across the organization. You will welcome guests and greet people who visit the office. You will coordinate front-desk activities, answering phones, scheduling appointments, verifying insurances and light cleaning of the office. Our ideal candidate should have a pleasant personality, as this is also a customer service role. Multitasking and traveling between office locations may be needed so flexibility is a plus. You will be cross trained as an optometric technician where responsibilities include a pre-screening on each patient prior to being seen by the doctor, diagnostic testing, and contact lens insertion and removal training.

Schedule Requirements

We are open to both full time and part time

Saturday availability is a requirement for either FT or PT

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office
• Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls
• Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and brochures)
• Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email
• Receive, sort and distribute daily mail/deliveries
• Arrange travel and accommodations, and prepare vouchers
• Keep updated records of office expenses and costs
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing and faxing
• Preform pre-screening, diagnostic testing, contact lens I&R training

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person