Receptionist - Optometrist assistant

Groupe-Vision-New-Look-; Lower Sackville; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Groupe-Vision-New-Look- is seeking a motivated front desk assistant to join our team in Nova Scotia. You will greet patients, maintain accurate records, perform pre-testing with training provided, and schedule appointments.

The role is part-time (~20 hours/week, one evening, no Saturdays). You will handle billing, insurance claims, and basic clerical tasks while delivering friendly patient service in a fast-paced optical environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently.
• Previous experience in optical or healthcare is asset, but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients in a professional and friendly manner.
• Enter and maintain accurate patient information.
• Perform pre-testing for patients (training will be provided).
• Schedule and confirm appointments.
• Process billing and insurance claims.
• Perform front desk duties including filing, scanning, and faxing.
• Recall patients for eye exams.
• Balance daily payments and assist with day-end closing procedures.
• Part time, approximately 20 hours per week, 1 evening, no Saturdays.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team. The ideal candidate will have excellent phone etiquette, strong customer service skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently
• Previous experience in optical or healthcare is considered an asset, but not required (training provided)

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet patients in a professional and friendly manner
• Enter and maintain accurate patient information
• Perform pre-testing for patients (training will be provided)
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Process billing and insurance claims
• Perform front desk duties including filing, scanning, and faxing
• Recall patients for eye exams
• Balance daily payments and assist with day-end closing procedures
• Part time, approximately 20 hours per week, 1 evening, no Saturdays.

What We Offer:

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.