Optometric Scribe

VisionFirst is a local, employee-owned eye care provider with 18 locations in Kentucky and Indiana. We are more than just an eye care provider; we are part of the community and we're looking for someone great to join the team. This position is a full time Monday through Thursday schedule, with 3 days being worked at the Salem location and one day out of the week being worked at our Jeffersonville office.

What You'll Do

VisionFirst has an immediate opening for an Optometric Scribe to join our Salem, IN office. This is an excellent opportunity to join an employee-owned practice and help to provide the best level of care for our patients. Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Accurately document patient history, chief complaints, exam findings, treatment plans, and follow-up instructions in real time during exams
• Ensure data is entered efficiently and accurately in the Electronic Health Records (EHR) system
• Assist with patient flow by preparing charts
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, doctors, and other members of the team.

What We're Looking For

• Friendly, people-first personality
• Detail-oriented and organized under pressure
• Team player who is dependable and takes ownership
• Prior optometry or medical office experience is a plus, but we'll train the right person

Why VisionFirst Is Different

We are locally operated, but also employee-owned. That means you’ll be a part of a culture where your hard work and dedication to great patient care not only contributes to the success of the practice, but also to your own future. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), our employees grow with the company. Benefits include:

• Generous paid time off including up to three weeks of PTO and paid holidays
• ESOP and 401k
• Medical insurance, including employer HSA contributions
• Dental insurance
• Company-paid life insurance with supplemental insurance available
• Free eye exam and glasses