Medical Assistant

Premier Eye Associates; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee discounts on eyewear and eyew

Job summary

Premier Eye Associates in Opelika, AL is seeking a friendly Medical Assistant: Optometric Technician to join our growing private practice. You will guide patients through intake, perform diagnostic pre-testing, and support doctors with contact lens services and follow-up care.

We offer hands-on training, mentorship, a Monday–Friday schedule with no nights or weekends, and comprehensive benefits. Starting pay is $14.00 per hour, with final pay based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Warm, professional demeanor and strong communication skills.
• Dependability, attention to detail, and the ability to stay organized.
• 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

Communication skills

Dependability

Attention to detail

Team player

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Medical Assistant: Optometric Technician

Premier Eye Associates

Are 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 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

Why You’ll Enjoy Working With Us

Training and Career Development

Receive hands-on training, ongoing mentorship, and opportunities to expand your clinical, optical, and administrative skills.

Work-Life Balance

Enjoy a consistent Monday through Friday schedule with no nights or weekends.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays, including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
• Employee discounts on eyewear and services
• Positive Team EnvironmentWork with a professional, upbeat team that values service, organization, mutual support, and excellent patient care.

Required 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in healthcare, optometry, ophthalmology, optical sales, or customer service
• Experience with scheduling, electronic health records, insurance, or multi-line phone systems
• Prior eye care experience is helpful but not required

Position Details

• Full-time position
• 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday
• Starting pay: $14.00 per hour; final pay is based on relevant experience and qualifications

About Premier Eye Associates

Premier 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.