Optometric Technician — Patient Care & Front Desk

VisionFirst Eye Care - Middletown; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

ESOP & 401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Free eye exam & glasses

Job summary

VisionFirst Eye Care – Middletown is seeking an Optometric Technician to support eye exams and provide excellent patient service. You will prepare patients by obtaining history and medications, conduct diagnostic tests, and record vision results.

The role includes scheduling, front desk duties, and obtaining pre-authorization with opportunities for growth. Healthcare experience is a plus, but training is provided, and benefits include generous PTO and ESOP.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Familiar with computers and office equipment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to multi-task and adapt to change.
• Eager to learn new skills.
• Experience as a Medical Assistant or similar role in healthcare is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients before eye exams by obtaining history, chief complaint, medications and allergies.
• Conduct diagnostic tests and record/measure vision.
• Schedule appointments and perform front desk duties.
• Obtain pre-authorization and perform other general clinical/clerical duties.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Eager to learn

Healthcare experience (nice to have)

Job description

VisionFirst Eye Care – Middletown is seeking an Optometric Technician to support eye exams and provide excellent patient service. You will prepare patients by obtaining history and medications, conduct diagnostic tests, and record vision results.

The role includes scheduling, front desk duties, and obtaining pre-authorization with opportunities for growth. Healthcare experience is a plus, but training is provided, and benefits include generous PTO and ESOP.