A detailed cover letter, resume and references are required for this application to be considered. Please review the Application Instructions below and respond via email to [email protected].
Date Posted: June 24, 2026
Position Type: Full-time (Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week) Location: In-person, on-site in Uptown Kingston, NY 12401 Compensation: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour (Equivalent to $41,600 - $47,840 annually based on 40 hours/week), dependent on experience. Performance-based raises can be anticipated.
About the Practice: Hudson Valley Glaucoma Care is a busy, state-of-the-art, single-practitioner sub-specialty ophthalmology office. We feature a distinctly non-corporate work environment focused on rewarding, direct patient care. This is a long-term position. No prior medical or ophthalmic experience is required, as comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided, though prior medical or dental office experience is a significant asset. The ideal candidate will be extremely detail-oriented and able to multi-task comfortably under pressure. A detailed cover letter, resume and references are required for this application to be considered.
Primary Duties
- Managing detailed patient check-in and check-out processes, including greeting patients, scanning insurance cards, labeling and filing, updating demographic records, scheduling appointments and collecting payments, utilizing Microsoft Word, and Google Sheets.
- Scheduling appointments and managing incoming phone calls.
- Making outgoing patient reminder calls.
- Handling inter-office communications (requesting and transmitting medical records, faxing, and corresponding with external medical offices).
- Assisting with the maintenance of electronic medical records (EMR), utilizing Microsoft Word and Google Sheets.
- Facilitating diverse patient requests and administrative tasks as needed.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum Education: Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Technical Proficiency: Excellent skills utilizing a keyboard, mouse, and computer in an office environment. Basic facility with standard software systems is required, including Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Google Sheets.
- Cognitive and Multitasking Abilities: Strong ability to work quickly with exacting attention to detail. Proven capability to juggle multiple, multi-step overlapping tasks efficiently (e.g., managing simultaneous check-ins, check-outs, and phone inquiries) and see them through to completion.
- Interpersonal Skills: Maintenance of a cheerful, outgoing, and supportive demeanor with elderly patients in a fast-paced setting.
- Professionalism: Excellent communication skills and the maintenance of a professional appearance.
- Logistics: Ability to commute or relocate to Kingston, NY 12401 before starting work.
Application Instructions:
Please note that applicants who do not submit all requested materials will not be considered. To ensure delivery, please submit your application with cover letter, resume and references through Indeed AND email your materials directly to [email protected].
Your application must include:
- A current resume detailing your education and your employment history.
- A minimum of two professional, work-related references (more than two are welcome).
- A detailed cover letter that serves as a writing sample.
In your cover letter, please explicitly answer each of the following questions:
- What specific detail or requirement in this job listing caught your attention or stands out to you the most?
- This position is on-site in Uptown Kingston, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. Do you foresee any challenges in maintaining a reliable, punctual daily commute to this location?
- Describe a specific time in your past work, volunteer, or academic experience when you had to manage multiple urgent tasks simultaneously (e.g., handling a phone call while helping someone in person). How did you prioritize, and how did you ensure no details were missed?
- A significant portion of our patient population consists of elderly individuals who may require extra patience, clear communication, or assistance. Describe an experience you have had—either professionally or personally—that demonstrates your ability to support and communicate effectively with older adults.
- We utilize specialized electronic medical records (EMR) software. While training is provided, please describe your comfort level with learning new software platforms, and give an example of a software tool or digital system you mastered quickly in a past role.
- Our practice features a close-knit, independent, non-corporate work environment rather than a large clinic or corporate system. Why would you prefer working in this type of small office setting?
- Please write about anything else that you consider special and important to help us gain a better understanding of who you are.
The position is available immediately. For more information about our practice, please visit .
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
Education:
Ability to Commute:
- Kingston, NY 12401 (Required)
Work Location: In person
