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Clarkson Eyecare

Medically based optometry exams and eyewear.

Front Office Specialist

Full-Time
No salary listed
Junior
Frisco, TX, USA
In PersonTravel to other locations may be required.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryClinical Support & Patient Administration
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum of 1 year in a position interacting with customers or patients, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A favorable result on the required state background check.
  • Proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States.
  • A High School Diploma or GED.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Availability to work any shift during the office's stated operating hours.
  • Ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, and lift, carry, push, or pull items up to 25 pounds.
  • Strong fine motor skills and full use of the hands, with visual and auditory acuity and the ability to adjust focus.
Responsibilities
  • Act as the first point of contact and set the tone for the patient experience.
  • Perform administrative responsibilities to create a smooth patient check-in and check-out experience.
  • Provide customer service during patient encounters in person and by phone.
  • Greet patients promptly, thank them when they leave, and maintain a professional attitude.
  • Answer external and internal phones and provide prompt, courteous service.
  • Double-check insurance authorizations and build accurate flow sheets.
  • Check out patients and collect payments according to procedures.
  • Manage patient flow and communication to maximize office efficiency and customer service.
  • Complete daily reconciliations, close the day, and count down the cash drawer.
  • Comply with company policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
  • Perform general office duties and cleaning assigned by the manager.
  • Travel to other locations when required to perform essential duties.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous medical office experience.
  • Previous optometry or ophthalmology experience.

About the company

Clarkson Eyecare provides medically based optometry services, offering comprehensive eye exams and related eye health care, along with eyewear sales. Its exams use up-to-date diagnostic tools to assess vision, diagnose conditions, prescribe treatments or glasses, and monitor eye health during follow-up visits. The company differentiates itself through a doctor-led, medically focused approach and by expanding access via mergers and a broad network that accepts many insurance plans. Its goal is to protect and improve patients’ eye health by delivering reliable, accessible eye care to a diverse population.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Kirkwood, Missouri

Founded

1979

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Clarkson Eyecare now spans St. Louis, Cincinnati, Minneapolis, Ann Arbor, and Louisville.
  • Bennett Optometry joined Clarkson Eyecare in Ann Arbor, expanding Midwest reach.
  • EyeCare Partners' 2024 debt exchange pushed major maturities beyond 2027, buying runway.

What critics are saying

  • EyeCare Partners disclosed refinancing on 2024-05-03, signaling heavy leverage.
  • Bloomberg Law reported 2025 cash fell to $17.7 million from $38.3 million.
  • Office closures like Overland on 2026-05-15 show network pruning and margin pressure.

What makes Clarkson Eyecare unique

  • Clarkson Eyecare blends optometry, eyewear sales, and medically integrated eye care.
  • Its St. Louis roots and 80-plus offices create dense regional patient access.
  • The brand accepts major medical and vision insurers, widening patient volume.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Maternity Leave
  • Medical Malpractice Insurance
  • State License Reimbursements

Growth & Insights

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

8%