Front Desk Receptionist

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Colonie, NY, USA
In-Office
17-20 Hourly
Entry level
Retail
The Role
Greets customers, manages phone calls, schedules appointments, processes insurance information, maintains patient records, checks order status, and keeps the reception area organized. The role provides courteous in-person and telephone customer service while supporting smooth store and patient workflow. Additional duties include filing records, handling mail and deliveries, maintaining office supplies, and attending required communication meetings.
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Company Description

America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. The America’s Best brand continues to grow with over 1,000 stores and counting. Each location combines both parts of the optical equation – eyewear and eye care – into one excellent experience at a single low price.

For more details about America's Best, visit AmericasBest.com.

At National Vision, we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible.

As the face of our stores, Receptionists are responsible for greeting and welcoming customers in a friendly manner as soon as they arrive at the store. They keep organized patient records and help patient schedules flow smoothly. They’re the glue to our operations, helping everyone to stay on track. The role provides prompt, courteous service to customers either on the phone or in person.

How would you like Sundays off? Yes, every Sunday we’re closed!

Job Description

What would you do? – The Specifics

  • Ensures high quality customer service while following all safety protocols.
  • Ensures a smooth flow of customers through the store.
  • Answers, screens, and forwards incoming phone calls in accordance with National Vision protocol.
  • Processes and understands managed care plans while obtaining document information from the insurance company as needed.
  • Provides customers basic and accurate information.
  • Schedules and confirms appointments, follow-up visits and classes.
  • Files all patient records daily and pulls patient files for the next day's appointments.
  • Checks order status and notifies customers when orders are in or of any delays.
  • Keeps reception area tidy and presentable with all necessary materials.
  • Receives, sorts, distributes daily mail/deliveries and maintains inventory of office supplies.
  • Participates in regularly scheduled mandatory communication meetings. 

Qualifications

 Are you the right fit? – The Suitable Talent

  • Experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative or similar role preferred but not required.
  • 0-2 years related experience or training preferred.
  • Experience handling multiple phone lines preferred.
  • Strong customer service skills required
  • Strong organizational skills required

Education:  High School Diploma or equivalent.

Additional Information

At National Vision, we reward hard work with competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family now and in the future.  

Our Benefits Include: 

  • Health & Dental Insurance 
  • 401k Retirement Savings 
  • Flex Spending Account 
  • Generous Paid Time Off & Company Holidays 
  • Parental Leave
  • Employee Eyewear Discount
  • Overtime pay when applicable

Focus on Professional Growth and Career Fulfillment: 

  • Training programs available 
  • Access to educational courses 
  • Emphasis on internal promotions and career advancement

At National Vision, you’ll enjoy more than just a job – you’ll have the chance to thrive in a rewarding career, surrounded by a supportive team and endless opportunities for growth. Join us today and see your future clearly! 

 

We are an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Skills Required

  • Strong customer service skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience as a receptionist, front office representative, or similar role
  • 0-2 years of related experience or training
  • Experience handling multiple phone lines
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The Company
HQ: Duluth, GA
6,528 Employees
Year Founded: 1990

What We Do

National Vision is the second largest and one of the fastest growing optical retail companies in the U.S. with more than 1,300 stores in 44 states and Puerto Rico. We help people see their best to live their best through our optical products and services. For more than 30 years, we have been improving lives by providing eye care for value-seeking and lower-income consumers. Retail brands include AC Lens, America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, Vision Centers inside select Walmart stores, and Vista Optical inside Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases.

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