Optometry Assistant/Front Desk
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a healthcare environment or the optical industry
- Experience as a Medical Assistant or a similar role in a healthcare environment
Responsibilities
- Assist in providing excellent care and customer service to our patients during their visit.
- Prepare patients before eye exams by obtaining patient history, chief complaint, medications & allergies.
- Conduct diagnostic tests.
- Record & measure vision.
- Schedule appointments.
- Perform general front desk duties.
- Obtain pre-authorization.
- Perform other general clinical/clerical office duties.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off including up to 3 weeks of PTO in the first year
- 6 paid holidays
- 1 floating holiday per year
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- 401k
- Medical Insurance
- Up to a $500 employer contribution to your HSA
- Dental Insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Supplemental life insurance available
- Long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Free eye exam and glasses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
