Receptionist - Optometric assistant

Job summary

The receptionist/optometric assistant is responsible for managing patient communications, scheduling appointments, and handling administrative tasks like invoicing. They also assist doctors by preparing exam rooms, performing diagnostic tests, and educating patients on contact lens care.

Job details

The receptionist/optometric assistant is responsible for managing patient communications, scheduling appointments, and handling administrative tasks like invoicing. They also assist doctors by preparing exam rooms, performing diagnostic tests, and educating patients on contact lens care. Candidates must have strong customer service skills, the ability to communicate effectively, and proficiency in English. The role requires a high level of organization to manage a high volume of calls and maintain a fast-paced work environment.

What you’ll do

The receptionist/optometric assistant is responsible for managing patient communications, scheduling appointments, and handling administrative tasks like invoicing. They also assist doctors by preparing exam rooms, performing diagnostic tests, and educating patients on contact lens care.

Requirements

Candidates must have strong customer service skills, the ability to communicate effectively, and proficiency in English. The role requires a high level of organization to manage a high volume of calls and maintain a fast-paced work environment.

Benefits

• Advantageous bonus program
• Group insurance
• Access to remote physicians
• Personal days
• Pension fund
• Free annual eye care
• Benefits for friends and family

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Appointment Scheduling · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• invoicing · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Customer service
• Communication
• Phone etiquette
• Invoicing
• Insurance processing
• Appointment scheduling
• Pre-testing patients
• Equipment maintenance
• Contact lens instruction
• OCT testing
• VF testing
• Teamwork
• Time management

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Customer Service & Support
• Administrative

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