Ophthalmic Receptionist

Job overview

The Ophthalmic Receptionist role is onsite in New York, NY, and pays $20–$23 per hour. The position supports a private ophthalmology practice with three physicians. The receptionist manages front-desk interactions and administrative workflows, including calls, appointments, insurance verification, payments, and patient records. The role helps the practice keep patient visits and documentation organized while supporting physicians and patients.

What you'll do

• Greet patients and assess their needs
• answer calls
• verify insurance
• schedule appointments
• fax and email documents
• collect copays and balances
• maintain electronic records, scheduling systems, and physical charts
• prepare intake forms
• send and refill prescriptions at physicians' direction.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

ophthalmic receptionist

medical receptionist

ophthalmology

patient scheduling

insurance verification

electronic medical records

patient intake

new york ny

sidney mandelbaum

full-time

$20–$23/hr

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, profit sharing, and training and development.

Why this role

The posting requests two years of medical office experience and notes that familiarity with ophthalmic terminology is preferred.

About the employer

Sidney Mandelbaum is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.