Location: Brooklyn, NY Employment Type: Part-Time Schedule: Sundays + 2–3 Additional Days per Week Hours: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM or 11:00 AM–7:00 PM Salary: Based on Experience
Position Overview
A busy eye doctor's office in Boro Park is seeking a friendly, dependable, and organized Office Assistant to help with daily administrative responsibilities, customer service, insurance-related tasks, and data entry.
The office also sells eyeglasses and lenses, providing an opportunity to assist customers with their eyewear needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a part-time position in a pleasant and welcoming office environment. Training can be provided, and college students are welcome to apply.
The office may consider hiring two candidates to alternate workdays.
Key Responsibilities
Front Desk & Customer Service
Answer incoming phone calls and assist patients and customers professionally.
Greet visitors and provide a friendly, welcoming experience.
Respond to general inquiries and direct questions to the appropriate staff members.
Assist with basic front desk and office responsibilities.
Help maintain an organized and efficient office environment.
Administrative & Insurance Support
Perform basic computer work and data entry.
Enter, update, and maintain accurate patient and customer information.
Assist with insurance-related paperwork and administrative tasks.
Organize documents and maintain office records.
Support staff with general administrative duties as needed.
Ensure information is handled accurately and confidentially.
Eyewear & Optical Assistance
Assist customers interested in purchasing eyeglasses and lenses.
Provide basic information about available eyewear products.
Help customers with general questions regarding glasses and lenses.
Coordinate with office staff to ensure customers receive appropriate assistance.
Support the daily operations of the office's eyewear sales area.
Qualifications
Basic computer and data entry skills required.
Good communication and telephone skills.
Friendly, professional, and customer-service-oriented attitude.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Dependable, punctual, and responsible.
Willingness to learn new office procedures and systems.
Ability to multitask in a busy office environment.
Previous office, receptionist, or customer service experience preferred but not required.
Experience with insurance or optical office operations is a plus.