Optometry Assistant/Front Desk

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VisionFirst Eye Care - Dixie Highway

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Louisville, Kentucky

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role involves assisting patients during eye exams by recording medical history, measuring vision, and performing diagnostic tests. Additionally, the candidate will manage front desk operations, including scheduling appointments and handling pre-authorizations.

Qualifications

You have excellent customer service skills and are proficient with computers and office equipment. You are eager to learn new skills, adaptable to change, and possess strong attention to detail, enabling you to effectively prepare patients for eye exams and manage administrative tasks.

Must Have Skills for ATS

patient history

chief complaint

medications & allergies

diagnostic tests

record & measure vision

schedule appointments

front desk duties

pre-authorization

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

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VisionFirst Eye Care - Dixie Highway

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