Receptionist - Optometrist assistant
The role involves managing the front desk, greeting patients, and handling administrative tasks such as scheduling and billing. Additionally, the assistant will perform patient pre-testing and manage daily financial closing procedures.
- On-site
- New Minas, NS
- Posted Jul 6, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Candidate must have excellent phone and customer service skills. Must be detail-oriented and be able to multitask and work efficiently. Previous optical or healthcare experience an asset, but not required. Duties include but not limited to: Greeting patients in a professional & friendly manner. Data entry of patient information. Pre testing of patients (will provide training) Scheduling and confirming appointments. Billing and processing insurance. Front desk/clerical duties which include filing, scanning, and faxing. Recalling patients to book exams, balancing payments and closing the day. Part time - 15 - 25 hours per week, possibly some evenings Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted Company benefits include: * Staff discounts * Competitive salary * Yearly performance reviews
What you’ll do
The role involves managing the front desk, greeting patients, and handling administrative tasks such as scheduling and billing. Additionally, the assistant will perform patient pre-testing and manage daily financial closing procedures.
Requirements
Candidates must possess excellent customer service and multitasking abilities with a strong attention to detail. Previous experience in healthcare or optical settings is considered an asset but is not required.
Benefits
• Staff Discounts • Competitive Salary • Yearly Performance Reviews
Listed skills
- Customer servicePreferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Phone Skills
- Customer Service
- Detail Oriented
- Multitasking
- Data Entry
- Patient Pre-testing
- Scheduling
- Insurance Billing
- Clerical Duties
- Filing
- Scanning
- Faxing
Job areas
- Healthcare
- Administrative
- Customer Service & Support
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 20 hours per week
