Optometry Front Desk Coordinator

US VisionMed Partners; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

US VisionMed Partners in New Jersey seeks a friendly Front Desk Receptionist to be the first face patients see. You will greet visitors, schedule appointments, verify insurance, check in patients, and handle essential clerical tasks to keep the practice running smoothly.

The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, and communicates clearly. Eye care experience helps, but two years in customer service is also valuable. This is a full-time, on-site role offering teamwork and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years of customer service experience.
• Eye care office experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors professionally, creating a positive first impression.
• Schedule and confirm appointments, and manage the calendar for flow.
• Perform clerical duties such as scanning and data entry.
• Collect demographics and insurance eligibility information.
• Register new and established patients per workflow.
• Capture and update insurance information in patient records.
• Complete enrollment forms for financial programs.
• Handle forms required for patient visits and scan/index them.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with company policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Reliability & punctuality

Typing & computer skills

Written & verbal communication

Proactive problem solving

Multitasking & time management

Optometry front desk experience (nice2

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years' minimum experience in customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Job description

US VisionMed Partners in New Jersey seeks a friendly Front Desk Receptionist to be the first face patients see. You will greet visitors, schedule appointments, verify insurance, check in patients, and handle essential clerical tasks to keep the practice running smoothly.

The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, and communicates clearly. Eye care experience helps, but two years in customer service is also valuable. This is a full-time, on-site role offering teamwork and growth opportunities.