Back Office - Optometry Assistant

Unicarechc; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Unicarechc in Ontario, California, is seeking a detail-oriented Optometric Assistant. The role involves customer service, clerical tasks, and technical assistance for the Optometrist, ensuring smooth patient interactions and proper documentation.

The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational abilities and attention to detail, aiding in both customer care and technical measurements during vision examinations. A high school diploma is required, with preferences for further qualifications in medical assisting.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail with optical equipment.
• Ability to multi-task and work with delicate tools.

Responsibilities

• Greeting customers and obtaining preliminary patient histories.
• Performing administrative duties and managing inventory.
• Preparing patients for vision examinations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in medical assisting

Optometric Assistant Certification

Job description

Unicare Community Health Center‑Ontario, 437 North Euclid Ave, Ontario, California, United States of America

Job Description

SUMMARY

We are looking for a detail-oriented Optometric Assistant to perform customer service, clerical, and technical services to assist the Optometrist. The Optometric Assistant's customer service responsibilities include greeting customers, answering questions, and assisting customers to choose frames. Clerical responsibilities include scheduling appointments, documenting patient histories, filing insurance claims, and maintaining inventory. Technical responsibilities include taking visual acuity measurements and measuring the distance between the patient's pupils.

To be a successful Optometric Assistant, you should have strong organizational and communication skills. You should demonstrate a strong attention to detail, and a good working knowledge of optical equipment and its uses.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greeting customers, answering questions, and obtaining preliminary patient histories.
• Performing administrative duties, such as keeping records, scheduling appointments, filing insurance claims, performing bookkeeping, and managing inventory.
• Preparing patients for vision examinations, such as administering eye drops and seating patients at eye-testing machines.
• Assisting with vision examinations, such as performing depth and color perception tests and taking visual acuity measurements.
• Assisting customers with frame selections.
• Working with patients in vision therapy, and educating patients on proper eye and contact lens care.
• Adjusting and repairing frames, and modifying contact lenses.

EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENT

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• An Associate's degree in medical assisting may be a benefit.
• An Optometric Assistant Certification may be a benefit.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A strong attention to detail.
• The ability to multi-task.
• The ability to work with delicate tools and materials.

WORK HOUR

Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-3pm. Part or all of an 8 hour shift