P/T Receptionist - Optical Retail Store

Pearle Vision - Gene Gold - Parent Account; Brewster Heights (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearle Vision Brewster is seeking a friendly front-desk receptionist to greet patients, answer phones, schedule appointments, and verify insurance information. You will work closely with the optician and doctors to ensure a smooth, caring patient experience.

Ideal candidates have prior customer service or optical experience, strong communication skills, and are comfortable learning optical software. A positive attitude and reliability are required for a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service, receptionist, medical and/or optical experience preferred
• Comfortable answering phones and speaking with the public
• Professional and friendly communication skills
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn office/Optical software
• Ability to check and understand basic insurance information
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work a flexible schedule

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients in a friendly and professional manner
• Answer and direct incoming telephone calls
• Schedule and confirm patients appointments
• Check and verify insurance information and benefits
• Assist patients with questions regarding their appointments, insurance, and their services
• Handle general front-desk and administrative duties
• Must be good with computers (Computer Savy)
• Communicate professionally with patients both in person and over the phone
• Work closely with optician, doctors and other team members to provide excellent patient care
• Help maintain a clean, organized and welcoming reception area
• Provide exceptional customer service and create a positive experience for every patient

Skills

Customer service

Phone handling

Communication

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Punctuality

Team player

Flexibility

Tools

Office software

Optical software

Job description

Pearle Vision- Brewster, NY

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients in a friendly and professional manner
• Answer and direct incoming telephone calls
• Schedule and confirm patients appointments
• Check and verify insurance information and benefits
• Assist patients with questions regarding their appointments, insurance, and their services
• Handle general front-desk and administrative duties
• Must be good with computers (Computer Savy)
• Communicate professionally with patients both in person and over the phone
• Work closely with optician, doctors and other team members to provide excellent patient care
• Help maintain a clean, organized and welcoming reception area
• Provide exceptional customer service and creative a positive experience for every patient

Qualifications

• Previous customer service, receptionist, medical and or optical experience preferred
• Comfortable answering phones and speaking with the public
• Professional and friendly communication skills
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn office/Optical software
• Ability to check and understand basic insurance information
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work a flexible schedule

Optical experience in a plus, but we are willing to train the right person.

If you are outgoing, reliable, professional, and enjoy working with people, we would love to hear from you!