What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometric Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist position at Oikos Eye Care?
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Oikos Eye Care, a BUSY optometric practice located inside the Puyallup Costco Wholesale is seeking a friendly and professional individual to join our team as a Optometric Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of our patients through excellence in their eye care experience.
NOTE: Opportunity is for employment with the independent doctor of optometry office located INSIDE Costco and is NOT employment with Costco.
Duties include but are not limited to:
* Scheduling appointments
* Answering multi-line phone system
* Greeting patients
* Checking patients in
* Entering patient information into practice management software (Eye Cloud Pro EHR)
* Pretesting patients before doctor sees patient
* Training new wearers proper insertion, removal, and care of contact lenses
* Checking patients out
* Collecting exam fees
* Verifying and explaining insurance benefits to patients
* Submitting/posting insurance claims
* Confirming appointments for the next day
* Maintaining contact lens trials inventory
* Maintaining office cleanliness (sweeping, mopping, removing trash, cleaning)
We are hiring for two part time positions:
* one position for ~33 hours a week
* one position for ~32 hours a week
Both positions may include additional hours when needed by the practice.
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Candidates must be available:
Mondays-Fridays 8:45am-6:15pm
Saturdays 8:45am-5:15pm
Sundays 11:45am-4:15pm
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Anticipated regular weekly work schedule for position ~33 hours a week:
Sunday OFF
Monday OFF
Tuesday OFF
Wednesday 8:45am-6:15pm
Thursday 8:45am-6:15pm
Friday 8:45am-6:15pm
Saturday 8:45am-5:15pm
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Anticipated regular two-week work schedule for position ~32 hours a week:
Sunday 11:45am-4:15pm
Monday 8:45am-6:15pm
Tuesday 8:45am-6:15pm
Wednesday 8:45am-6:15pm
Thursday OFF
Friday OFF
Saturday OFF
Sunday OFF
Monday 8:45am-6:15pm
Tuesday 8:45am-6:15pm
Wednesday 8:45am-6:15pm
Thursday OFF
Friday OFF
Saturday 8:45am-5:15pm
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Candidates must possess the following qualifications/attributes:
* Excellent customer service skills
* Positive attitude
* Outstanding people skills
* Professionalism
* Flexibility
* Reliability
* Punctuality
* Ability to work well with others
* Ability to work independently
* Ability to multitask
* Ability to handle a fast-paced environment with calmness, maturity, a positive attitude, and a smile!
* Excellent phone and communication skills
* Efficiency
* Attention to detail
* Ability to learn quickly
* Teachable
* Proficiency with computers, including e-mail, Windows 7, Word, and Excel
* Team player
* Fun
*** Must be age 18 or over to apply ***
Previous customer service, office, or optometric experience preferred, but we are willing to train the right individual.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Why are you interested in this position?
- What makes you a good candidate for this position?
- What are your short and long term goals?
- What days of the week are you available to work?
- How many hours per week are you looking to work?
- Is there anything that will interfere with your ability to meet the attendance requirements of the position?
- When can you start work?
- Are you currently employed? If currently unemployed, please explain the reason for leaving or being terminated from your previous position.
- Are you eligible for rehire with your previous employer?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Puyallup, WA 98373 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21