Optometric Assistant
Premier Eye Associates
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Job summary
Premier Eye Associates is seeking a friendly Eye Care Assistant to join a growing private practice in a role that spans front desk, clinical technician, and optical duties. No prior eye care experience is required, as comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided.
You will welcome patients, manage check-in/check-out, support front-office operations, and assist with pre-testing, diagnostic testing, and routine eye care education in a patient-centered environment.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Candidates do not need to meet all preferred qualifications.
- No prior eye care experience required; on-the-job training provided.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients, assist with check-in/check-out, answer phones, schedule appointments, and support front-office operations.
- Guide patients through health histories, pre-testing, diagnostic testing, and clinical aspects of their visit.
- Assist doctors with patient flow, contact lens services, pre- and post-operative care, and patient education.
- Help patients with frame selection, eyewear options, and other optical services.
- Verify insurance benefits and assist with paperwork and information.
- Educate patients about routine, preventative, and medical eye care.
- Provide friendly, attentive service across the practice.
Skills
Education
Job description
Are you looking for more than just another job? Premier Eye Associates is seeking a friendly, compassionate, and motivated Eye Care Assistant to join our growing private practice. This position offers the opportunity to learn multiple areas of eye care, including front desk, clinical technician, and optical duties. No previous eye care experience is required, as we provide comprehensive on-the-job training. We’re looking for someone who is dependable, adaptable, eager to learn, and ready to step in wherever needed to provide an exceptional experience for our patients.
- Welcome patients, assist with check-in and check-out, answer phones, schedule appointments, and support front-office operations
- Guide patients through health histories, pre-testing, diagnostic testing, and other clinical aspects of their visit
- Assist doctors with patient flow, contact lens services, pre- and post-operative care, and patient education
- Help patients with frame selection, eyewear options, and other optical services
- Verify insurance benefits and assist with patient paperwork and information
- Educate patients about routine, preventative, and medical eye care
- Provide friendly, attentive service while helping wherever needed across the practice
No experience? That's okay! We provide comprehensive on-the-job training and are committed to helping you develop valuable skills throughout the practice.
We invest in our team and want our employees to grow both personally and professionally. You'll have the opportunity to learn multiple areas of eye care rather than being limited to a single role.
Enjoy a consistent Monday through Friday schedule with no evenings or weekends.
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays, including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
- Employee discounts on eyewear and services
- On-the-job training
Because you'll learn multiple areas of the practice, this position provides an excellent foundation for advancement. Team members who demonstrate strong performance, dependability, and leadership may have opportunities to take on additional responsibilities as they grow.
Be part of a team that values compassion, organization, teamwork, excellent patient care, and creating a workplace people enjoy being part of.
Premier Eye Associates is a growing, privately owned eye care practice providing advanced primary and medical eye care in a welcoming, patient-centered environment. We combine advanced technology with personalized care and believe exceptional patient experiences start with an exceptional team. We value compassion, teamwork, and professional growth while creating a positive workplace where employees can learn, advance, and build meaningful long-term careers in healthcare.
- Friendly, compassionate, and professional
- Dependable and punctual
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Comfortable interacting with patients throughout the day
- Able to transition between different responsibilities
- Willing to learn new skills and accept feedback
- Team-oriented and willing to help coworkers
- Interested in healthcare and patient care
- Looking for an opportunity to grow professionally
- Interested in building a long-term career with opportunities for advancement
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous customer service experience
- Receptionist or front-office experience
- Medical or healthcare experience
- Optical or eyewear experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to stay organized in a busy environment
- Desire to learn multiple areas of an eye care practice
Candidates do not need to meet all of these preferred qualifications to apply.
- Job Type: Full-time
- Schedule: Monday through Friday
- Shift: 8-hour shifts
- Evenings: None
- Weekends: None
- Pay Range: minimum $14.00 per hour; final pay is based on relevant experience and qualifications
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