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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