Optometry Assistant/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 is an excellent place for you to start or continue your career, as we are an employee-owned company! VisionFirst has been providing the most progressive and professional eye care to families in Central Kentucky and Southern Indiana since 1973, and this is a great opportunity to join a growing Optometry Practice.

Experience in a healthcare environment or the optical industry is a plus, but not required. We will provide training to a highly-motivated, detail-oriented candidate who is eager and willing to learn! This is a great opportunity to utilize your professional and customer service skills in the healthcare field.

As an Optometric Technician you will assist in providing excellent care and customer service to our patients during their visit. Duties include but are not limited to preparing patients before eye exams by obtaining patient history, chief complaint, medications & allergies. You will also conduct diagnostic tests, record & measure vision, schedule appointments, perform general front desk duties, obtain pre-authorization & perform other general clinical/clerical office duties.

Requirements

A successful candidate will have the following qualities:

• Excellent customer service skills

• Familiar with computers and office equipment

• Strong attention to detail

• Able to multi-task and be adaptable to change

• Eager to learn new skills

• Experience as a Medical Assistant or a similar role in a healthcare environment is a plus, but not required

Benefits Include:

• Generous paid time off including up to 3 weeks of PTO in the first year, 6 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday per year

• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and 401k

• Medical Insurance, including up to a $500 employer contribution to your HSA

• Dental Insurance

• Company-paid life insurance, with supplemental insurance available

• Long-term and short-term disability insurance

• Free eye exam and glasses