Medical Assistant

Premier-Eye-Associates; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee discounts on eyewear and eyew

Training and Career Development

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Premier Eye Associates in Opelika, AL seeks a friendly Optometric Technician/Medical Assistant to support intake, pre-testing, and patient education within a growing private practice.

The role offers a full-time schedule, Monday–Friday, with starting pay at $14.00 per hour. Training is provided, and comprehensive benefits accompany professional growth in eye care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Warm, professional demeanor and strong communication skills.
• Dependability, attention to detail, and the ability to stay organized in a busy setting.
• Comfort using computers and learning new systems.
• Willingness to learn clinical and optical skills and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients through intake, health history review, and diagnostic pre-testing.
• Reinforce patient education related to contact lenses, medical eye care, and prevention.
• Assist doctors with contact lens services, follow-up care, and treatment preparation.
• Provide attentive, organized, and patient-centered service throughout each visit.

Skills

High communication skills

Dependability

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scheduling software

Electronic Health Records

Multi-line phone systems

Job description

Medical Assistant: Optometric TechnicianPremier Eye AssociatesAre you looking for a meaningful healthcare career where you can help people, learn valuable clinical skills, and grow with a supportive team? Premier Eye Associates is seeking a friendly, dependable Optometric Technician to join our expanding private optometry practice in Opelika.We provide advanced primary and medical eye care in a welcoming, patient-focused environment. Our team values compassion, professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy working with people and want to build a future in eye care, we would love to meet you.Key ResponsibilitiesGuide patients through intake, health history review, and diagnostic pre-testingReinforce patient education related to contact lenses, medical eye care, and preventionAssist doctors with contact lens services, follow-up care, and treatment preparationProvide attentive, organized, and patient-centered service throughout each visitNo eye care experience? No problem. We provide structured training and ongoing mentorship for the right candidate.Why You’ll Enjoy Working With UsTraining and Career DevelopmentReceive hands-on training, ongoing mentorship, and opportunities to expand your clinical, optical, and administrative skills.Work-Life BalanceEnjoy a consistent Monday through Friday schedule with no nights or weekends.Comprehensive BenefitsHealth, vision, and dental insurancePaid time offPaid holidays, including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and ChristmasEmployee discounts on eyewear and servicesPositive Team EnvironmentWork with a professional, upbeat team that values service, organization, mutual support, and excellent patient care.Required QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalentWarm, professional demeanor and strong communication skillsDependability, attention to detail, and the ability to stay organized in a busy settingComfort using computers and learning new systemsWillingness to learn clinical and optical skills and work as part of a teamPreferred QualificationsPrevious experience in healthcare, optometry, ophthalmology, optical sales, or customer serviceExperience with scheduling, electronic health records, insurance, or multi-line phone systemsPrior eye care experience is helpful but not required.Position DetailsFull-time position8-hour shifts, Monday through FridayStarting pay: $14.00 per hour; final pay is based on relevant experience and qualificationsHow to ApplyApply through this job posting with your current résumé. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted regarding the next step in the interview process. Join our team and play an important role in helping patients see clearly while building a rewarding career in eye care.What to Expect After ApplyingWe review applications as they are received. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial interview, followed by an in-person interview with our team. We aim to move quickly and keep candidates informed throughout the process.About Premier Eye AssociatesPremier Eye Associates is a growing, privately owned eye care practice focused on providing high-quality primary and medical eye care in a welcoming, patient-centered environment. We combine advanced technology with personalized care and are committed to building a team where employees can learn, grow, and develop long-term careers in healthcare.