Optometry Assistant

Hodgenville • Hodgenville, KY

11d

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. As an Optometric Technician you will assist in providing excellent care and customer service to our patients during their visit.

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

• Preparing patients before eye exams by obtaining patient history, chief complaint, medications & allergies
• Conducting diagnostic tests
• Recording & measuring vision
• Scheduling appointments
• Performing general front desk duties
• Obtaining pre-authorization
• Performing 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, 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed