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Front Desk Receptionist / Optometric Technician
Glenwood Eyecare – inside Target Optical, Old Bridge, NJ
Part-Time | Wednesdays
Pay: $16/hour
Glenwood Eyecare is a growing, doctor-owned optometry practice located inside Target Optical in Old Bridge, NJ. We are looking for a friendly, dependable, and motivated Front Desk Receptionist / Optometric Technician to join our team.
No prior optometry experience is required — we are happy to train the right person!
Schedule
Consistent Wednesday availability is required. This position is currently primarily for Wednesdays, approximately 9:45 AM–6:15 PM.
Initial training will take place on some Mondays, Fridays, and/or Saturdays alongside our current team before transitioning to Wednesdays.
Availability on other days is a plus for training and occasional coverage. There may also be an opportunity for additional regular hours in the future as the practice grows, but additional days are not guaranteed at this time.
Position Overview
This is a hybrid front desk and patient-care position. You will be trained to:
- Greet, check in, and assist patients warmly and professionally
- Answer phones and manage scheduling
- Confirm appointments and communicate office policies
- Verify insurance and collect payments
- Perform patient pretesting and retinal imaging
- Assist with contact lens training
- Help with patient checkout and maintain efficient patient flow
- Assist with office organization, inventory, and daily operations
- Occasionally help with simple social media/office content
What We're Looking For
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Friendly, professional, and dependable
- Highly reliable and punctual
- Strong attention to detail
- Comfortable multitasking
- Quick learner with a positive attitude
- Coachable and open to feedback
- Able to work independently once fully trained
- Interested in healthcare, optometry, or patient care
- Looking for a consistent, long-term position
Because we provide significant training, we are looking for someone who can consistently work Wednesdays and commit to the position for at least one year.
How to Apply
Please send your resume along with:
- A brief note about why you would be a great fit
- Confirmation that you are consistently available on Wednesdays
- Your availability on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays for initial training and occasional coverage
- Confirmation that you can commit to the position for at least one year
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Briefly describe any experience you have working with customers or patients
- Are you comfortable discussing fees/policies with patients confidently?
- Are you available for Wednesdays?
Ability to Commute:
- Old Bridge, NJ 08857 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16