VisionFirst · 1 month ago
Optometry Assistant/Front Desk
VisionFirst is an employee-owned company providing progressive eye care to families in Central Kentucky and Southern Indiana since 1973. The Optometry Assistant/Front Desk role involves assisting with patient care, conducting diagnostic tests, and performing various front desk duties.
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Responsibilities
Assist in providing excellent care and customer service to our patients during their visit
Preparing 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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience in a healthcare environment or the optical industry
Experience as a Medical Assistant or a similar role in a healthcare environment
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