Optometry Front Desk Supervisor
About Us: Stamford Vision Care is a private optometry practice that has been serving Stamford and its surrounding areas for over 35 years. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, comprehensive eye care to our patients in a caring and professional manner.
Job Summary: We are looking for an eye care Front Desk Supervisor to join our optometry practice. The Front Desk Supervisor will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our front desk and providing administrative support to our patients and optical professionals.
Responsibilities: This multi-faceted position includes:
*Front Desk Activities:
- Greet patients and visitors
- Answer telephone calls
- Schedule appointments
- Manage patient records
- Verify vision and medical insurance benefits for patients
- Assist with billing and coding
- Collect outstanding balances and co-pays
*Patient Pre-Testing:
- Conduct patient pre-testing using auto-refractor and other standard equipment
*Staff Management:
- Supervise front desk staff, including training and scheduling.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; college education is a plus.
- Experience in an eye care setting (optometric, ophthalmic, or optical/retail).
- Knowledge of OfficeMate software is a plus.
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM
- Rotating Saturdays, 9 AM to 2 PM (typically every other Saturday, with a day off during the week when a Saturday is worked)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Healthcare setting:
- Medical office
- Private practice
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Experience:
- Front Desk: 3 years (Preferred)
- eye care: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Stamford, CT 06905 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Stamford, CT 06905: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person