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$44K - 52K a year
Greet patients, manage appointments and insurance verification, handle payments, maintain front desk and patient records, and communicate with patients professionally.
High school diploma preferred, prior medical receptionist experience preferred but not mandatory, ability to use practice management software, and good communication skills.
Exciting opportunity for a Full-time Front Desk Receptionist at an optometry office. Conveniently located in Merrick, 1 block from the LIRR. This is a great opportunity to join an energetic and fast paced optometry practice, with room to grow and learn. We are looking for a personable front desk receptionist that has a positive outlook and a warm disposition. We are a growing practice that is centered on providing the best care for our patients, in a clean, beautiful environment, driven by strong team work ethics, and recognizing our employees as integral members of our practice. Our goal is to provide a high level of service to our patients, while maintaining happy employees for the long term. Job offer • Competitive Market Pay • 35-40 hrs per week - Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays • Supplemental health insurance • Simple IRA plan • Paid Holidays • Bonus incentives • Working with staff members who are like minded and easy to work with Responsibilities and Duties Job requirements: • Welcome patients warmly and professionally • Be presentable, and on-time every day • Answer phones, make appointments, confirming schedules • Checking insurance eligibility using our Practice Management Software • Collect payments for copays, services and products • Maintain a clean, front desk, waiting room • Review and respond to messages from patients via email and voicemail • Confirm referrals prior to scheduling appointments with the practice • Protect patient’s rights by maintaining their privacy of personal and financial information • Keeping patient accounts updated with current information for insurance, mailing address, and referrals • Qualifications and Skills Previous experience as a front desk medical receptionist is prefeed but not mandatory • Ability to use modern practice management software • Familiarity with Social Media and Email Benefits Supplemental Health benefits available Simple IRA (employer matching) Job Type: Full-time Experience: • Medical Front Desk Language: English Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $21.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) matching • Disability insurance • Employee discount • Flexible schedule • Paid time off Education: • High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: • Medical receptionist: 1 year (Preferred) Shift availability: • Day Shift (Required) Work Location: In person
This job posting was last updated on 12/6/2025