Front Desk Receptionist - Part Time

Nationalvision1; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings with company '

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

National Vision is seeking a friendly Receptionist/Front Office role in Elmhurst, IL to manage calls, greet customers, and support daily clinic operations.

Responsibilities include answering phone lines, scheduling appointments, processing basic insurance information, and maintaining orderly front desk areas. Prior experience is welcome but not required; high school diploma required, with strong customer service and organizational skills emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative or similar role preferred but not required.
• 0-2 years related experience or training preferred.
• Experience handling multiple phone lines preferred.
• Strong customer service skills required.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Education : High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensures high quality customer service while following all safety protocols.
• Ensures a smooth flow of customers through the store.
• Answers, screens, and forwards incoming phone calls in accordance with National Vision protocol.
• Processes and understands managed care plans while obtaining document information from the insurance company as needed.
• Provides customers basic and accurate information.
• Schedules and confirms appointments, follow-up visits and classes.
• Files all patient records daily and pulls patient files for the next day's appointments.
• Checks order status and notifies customers when orders are in or of any delays.
• Keeps reception area tidy and presentable with all necessary materials.
• Receives, sorts, distributes daily mail/deliveries and maintains inventory of office supplies.
• Participates in regularly scheduled mandatory communication meetings.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

What would you do? - The Specifics

• Ensures high quality customer service while following all safety protocols.
• Ensures a smooth flow of customers through the store.
• Answers, screens, and forwards incoming phone calls in accordance with National Vision protocol.
• Processes and understands managed care plans while obtaining document information from the insurance company as needed.
• Provides customers basic and accurate information.
• Schedules and confirms appointments, follow-up visits and classes.
• Files all patient records daily and pulls patient files for the next day's appointments.
• Checks order status and notifies customers when orders are in or of any delays.
• Keeps reception area tidy and presentable with all necessary materials.
• Receives, sorts, distributes daily mail/deliveries and maintains inventory of office supplies.
• Participates in regularly scheduled mandatory communication meetings.

Are you the right fit? - The Suitable Talent

• Experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative or similar role preferred but not required.
• 0-2 years related experience or training preferred.
• Experience handling multiple phone lines preferred.
• Strong customer service skills required
• Strong organizational skills required
• Education : High School Diploma or equivalent.

At National Vision, we reward hard work with competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and a benefits package to support you and your family now and in the future.

Our Benefits Include:

• 401k retirement savings with company match and stock purchase plan
• Paid sick time
• Parental leave
• Employee eyewear discount
• College scholarship program

Focus on Professional Growth and Career Fulfillment:

• Training programs available
• Access to educational courses
• Emphasis on internal promotions and career advancement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.