Optometric Assistant

VisionFirst Eye Care - St. Matthews; Saint Matthews (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

ESOP and 401k

Medical insurance + employer HSA

Dental insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Free eye exam & glasses

Job summary

VisionFirst Eye Care - St. Matthews is hiring for an on-site patient service role. You will greet patients, prepare them for exams, conduct pre-tests, and help ensure a smooth, friendly patient experience.

Preferred candidates have some optometry or medical office exposure; full training is provided. Join a community-focused practice that values warmth, organization, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in optometry or medical office is a plus; training will be provided.
• Customer-focused approach and friendly demeanor are essential.
• Organized and capable of handling pressure while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and prep them for exams.
• Conduct pre-tests and medical history intake.
• Guide patients through visits with warmth and professionalism.
• Keep patient records accurate and up to date.
• Assist with in-office procedures to ensure smooth patient flow.

Skills

People skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Warmth & professionalism

Tools

EHR software

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