Student Employee Front Desk Assistant

Position Information

Position Title

Student Employee Front Desk Assistant

Academic Year

2026-2027

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

Student Employee Front Desk Assistant will work to support the front desk staff at the Rosenberg School of Optometry. This position will report to the Assistant Clinic Support Manager.

Position will located at:
Datapoint Location, 9725 Datapoint Drive
Bowden Location, 2547 E. Commerce Street

Essential Functions

• Answering phones,
• Checking voicemail.
• Making patient appointments.
• Assisting with the patient check in process.
• Patient appointment confirmation calls.
• Printing medical records from previous EMR.
• Scanning them into current EMR.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to self-start daily tasks
• Ability to multi-tasking
• Flexibility
• Verbal and written communication
• Customer Service
• Organization
• Attention to Detail
• Scheduling, Word Processing
• Professionalism
• Quality Focus
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education

Current UIW student.

Required Work Experience

None.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous work experience in a medical office is preferred.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

Yearly HIPAA training. This training will be provided by employer and must be completed successfully with in 14 business days of employment.

Work Hours

• 10-20 hrs. per week.
• Datapoint Location, 9725 Datapoint Drive: Monday- Friday hours are available.
• Bowden Location, 2547 E. Commerce Street: Monday-Saturday hours are available. Saturdays are required.

Physical Demands

Typical for office work.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

STU1674PO

Number of Vacancies

1

Job Type

Part Time

Job Category

Students

Desired Start Date

08/24/2026

Multi-Hire Pool

No

Position End Date (if temporary)

Reports to

Assistant Clinic Support Manager

Salary

$11.00

Open Date

08/14/2026

Close Date

05/15/2027

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

None.

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).