Optometric Assistant

Vision First Eye Care - Poplar Level Road; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

ESOP

401k

Medical insurance with HSA

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Free eye exam

Glasses discount

Job summary

VisionFirst Eye Care is seeking a friendly, patient-focused team member to join our Shelbyville location. You’ll greet patients, prep exams, perform pre-tests, and help ensure a smooth, positive visit for every patient. No two days look exactly alike, and you’ll contribute to a caring patient experience.

Prior optometry or medical office experience is a plus, but we’ll train the right person. Benefits include generous PTO, ESOP and 401k, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, and free eye

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and manage check-in/out processes.
• Prepare patients for exams by taking medical history.
• Perform pre-tests and operate diagnostic equipment as directed.
• Guide patients through their visit with warmth and professionalism.
• Keep patient records accurate and up to date.
• Assist with in-office procedures to maintain efficient patient flow.

Skills

People skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Medical/optometry front desk

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