Front Desk/Optometric Assistant

ELEVATED EYECARE; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Optometry Care, located inside the Exchange at Nellis Air Force Base, seeks a detail-oriented Front Desk/Optometric Assistant to join a small, dedicated team. This long-term role offers growth opportunities and base access can be arranged for selected candidates.

Responsibilities include scheduling, insurance verification, pre-testing, patient history collection, and assisting with eye exams and diagnostic testing while maintaining a patient-first environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of optometry experience.
• Comfortable using optometric equipment and exam software.
• Strong communication skills and patient-care mindset.
• Organized, reliable, and a team player.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments and verify insurance.
• Perform pre-testing and gather patient history.
• Assist the doctor with eye exams and diagnostic testing.
• Train patients on contact lens handling and care.
• Maintain exam rooms, equipment, and supplies.
• Support smooth patient flow throughout the day.

Skills

Eye care experience

Equipment proficiency

Communication skills

Organized & reliable

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Exam software

Optometric equipment

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

We’re on the lookout for a detail-oriented and dependable Front Desk/Optometric Assistant to join our small, dedicated team at Optometry Care! Our clinic is located inside the Exchange at Nellis Air Force Base, where we provide full-scope primary eye care to a wonderful military community. Base access is not required. If you’re selected as a good fit for the role, we will arrange access for you.

This is a long-term position with opportunities to grow.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Scheduling Appointments, Verifying Insurance
2. Performing pre-testing and gathering patient history
3. Assisting the doctor with eye exams and diagnostic testing (like visual fields, OCT, fundus photos, etc.)
4. Training patients on contact lens insertion, removal, and care
5. Maintaining exam rooms, equipment, and supplies
6. Supporting smooth patient flow throughout the day

Schedule

1. 5 days a week, including some Saturdays

We’re Looking For Someone Who

1. Has at least 1–2 years of experience in optometry
2. Is comfortable using optometric equipment and exam software
3. Is a strong communicator with a passion for patient care
4. Is organized, reliable, and a team player
5. Has a high school diploma (or equivalent)

If you’re motivated, eager to learn, and enjoy working in a patient-first environment, we’d love to hear from you!