Optometry Assistant/Front Desk

VisionFirst; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join VisionFirst as an Optometry Assistant/Front Desk to provide excellent care and service to patients. You'll prepare patients for eye exams, conduct diagnostic tests, and manage front desk operations. This entry-level full-time role offers training and benefits including paid time off, medical insurance, and an employee stock ownership program.

Benefits

Generous paid time off including up to 3 weeks of PTO in the first year

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and 401k

Medical Insurance with HSA contributions

Dental Insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Free eye exam and glasses

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills
• Familiar with computers and office equipment
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to multi-task and be adaptable
• Eager to learn new skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing care and customer service to patients during visits.
• Prepare patients for eye exams by obtaining history and complaints.
• Conduct diagnostic tests and perform front desk duties.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Multi-tasking

Job description

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Base pay range

$16.00/hr - $16.00/hr

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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