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Front Desk Receptionist

Newport Optical
Newport, VT Full Time
POSTED ON 12/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/17/2026

Newport Optical is seeking an outgoing, organized, and motivated individual with exceptional customer service skills and positive attitude to work in our well-established Optometry practice. Responsibilities would include greeting patients, checking patients in and out, scheduling appointments, gathering medical history and reason for appointment, verifying insurance information and coverage, assisting in order entry for contact lenses, coordinating referrals, and other administrative office duties.

We offer a benefits package that includes paid time off, a wellness benefit, a health incentive, retirement plan, professional dues/education, and vision benefit. Pay is commensurate with experience. We would love the opportunity to connect with you and discuss this exciting opportunity. Interested candidates please send a cover letter, complete resume, and three references.

Qualifications:

  • General knowledge of front desk receptionist procedures.
  • Efficient, organized, and resourceful with a strong attention to detail.
  • Friendly and outgoing with the ability to connect with a diverse group of people.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality .
  • Proficient in basic word processing, data entry and automated records.
  • Experience in the Optometry field is preferred but not required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Employee discount
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Computer Skills: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17

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