Optometric Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Optometric Assistant

Join a growing team that's expanding across the Treasure Valley!

Eagle Vision One is looking for a compassionate, motivated, and detail-oriented Optometric Assistant to join our team.

This is an exciting time to become part of our practice. As we continue to grow, we are opening our new Eye Health Center in October and our Star location in December , creating exciting opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Whether you have previous experience in eye care or are looking to begin a rewarding career in healthcare, we provide paid on-the-job training and mentoring to help you succeed. If you enjoy working directly with patients, learning new skills, and being part of a collaborative team dedicated to legendary patient care, we'd love to meet you.

As an Optometric Assistant, you'll work alongside our doctors to provide exceptional care and help patients through every step of their visit. Responsibilities include:

• Preparing patients for their eye examinations by reviewing medical history and performing preliminary testing.
• Conducting diagnostic testing, including visual acuity, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, retinal imaging, and other specialized testing.
• Assisting providers during patient examinations.
• Educating patients on contact lens insertion, removal, and proper care.
• Maintaining, cleaning, and calibrating diagnostic equipment.
• Accurately documenting patient information while maintaining confidentiality.
• Creating a welcoming, positive experience by answering patient questions and providing outstanding customer service.

The ideal candidate is:

• Friendly, compassionate, and patient-focused.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• A strong communicator who enjoys learning new skills.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable with excellent attendance and a strong work ethic.

Previous experience in optometry, ophthalmology, or another healthcare setting is a plus, but not required .

Applicants selected for an interview will complete an aptitude assessment.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week.
• Basic computer skills and comfort learning electronic medical records.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off, and paid holidays
• Paid on-the-job training and ongoing professional development.
• Weekly team training meetings.
• Team-building events and a supportive workplace culture.
• Opportunities for advancement as our practice continues to grow.

For more than 20 years, Eagle Vision One has proudly served the Treasure Valley by providing comprehensive eye care with a commitment to legendary patient service . With locations in Eagle and Meridian and a team of providers dedicated to exceptional care, we are one of Idaho's largest privately owned eye care practices and have been voted Idaho's Best Eye Care Provider .

Our continued growth includes the opening of our new Eye Health Center this October and our Star location this December , allowing us to serve even more patients throughout the Treasure Valley.

If you're looking for more than just a job—and want to build a meaningful career helping patients while growing with a supportive and expanding organization—we encourage you to apply.

Visit eaglevisionone.com to learn more about our practice, take a virtual office tour, and see what our patients have to say. We look forward to receiving your application!

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