Optometric Assistant

VisionFirst; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

ESOP (employee stock ownership)

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Eye exam and glasses

Job summary

VisionFirst in Louisville is seeking a friendly team member to enhance the patient experience. Youll greet patients, prep them for exams, perform pre-tests, and help ensure each visit runs smoothly.

No two days are the same; candidates with optometry or medical office exposure are a plus, but training is provided. Youll join an employee-owned practice with strong community ties and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• People-first attitude and professionalism.
• Ability to stay organized under pressure.
• Prior optometry or medical office experience is a plus, but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and prepare them for exams.
• Perform pre-tests using diagnostic equipment.
• Take medical history and guide patients through visits.
• Keep patient records accurate and up to date.
• Help with in-office procedures to maintain smooth patient flow.

Skills

Friendly personality

Detail-oriented

Team player

Willing to train

Job description

VisionFirst is a local, employee-owned eye care provider with 18 locations in Kentucky and Indiana. We are more than just an eye care provider; we are part of the community. And we're looking for someone great to join the team.

What You'll Do

You'll be a key part of our patient experience - greeting people, prepping them for exams, conducting pre-tests, and ensuring that every patient has a great experience. No two days look exactly alike. Some key job duties include:

• Use diagnostic equipment and perform preliminary testing
• Prepare patients for their eye exams by performing medical history intake
• Guide patients through their visit with warmth and professionalism
• Keep patient records accurate and up to date
• Assist with various in-office procedures that ensure organized and efficient patient flow

What We're Looking For

• Friendly, people-first personality
• Detail-oriented and organized under pressure
• Team player who is dependable and takes ownership
• Prior optometry or medical office experience is a plus, but we'll train the right person

Why VisionFirst Is Different

We are locally operated, but also employee-owned. That means you'll be a part of a culture where your hard work and dedication to great patient care not only contributes to the success of the practice, but also to your own future. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), our employees grow with the company. Benefits include:

• Generous paid time off including up to three weeks of PTO and paid holidays
• ESOP and 401k
• Medical insurance, including employer HSA contributions
• Dental insurance
• Company-paid life insurance with supplemental insurance available
• Free eye exam and glasses