Optometric Assistant

VisionFirst Eye Care - Salem; Salem (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

ESOP/401k

Medical insurance with employer HSA

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Free eye exam and glasses

Job summary

VisionFirst Eye Care - Salem is seeking a friendly, patient-focused team member to enhance our patient experience. You will greet patients, prep exam rooms, and perform pre-tests to help ensure each visit runs smoothly.

As part of the on-site team, you will use diagnostic equipment, collect medical history, and maintain accurate records while supporting in-office procedures. We’ll train the right person and offer growth in a community-focused practice.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and coordinate their arrival.
• Prepare patients for exams by taking medical history and setting up exam rooms.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and conduct preliminary testing.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Assist with in-office procedures to ensure smooth patient flow.

Skills

People skills

Team player

Detail-oriented

Patient service

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