Clinical Optometry Specialist — Patient-Focused Care (Part-Time)

VisionWorks; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

VisionWorks is seeking a Clinical Specialist/Optometric Assistant who helps ensure a great patient experience by preparing patients for onsite and remote examinations, performing pre-exam tests, and explaining each step of the process as a liaison between patients and Optometrists.

This part-time position requires completing registrations, documenting medical history, assisting doctors, coordinating remote eye exams, managing insurance preauthorizations, scheduling, and maintaining accurate EMR

Qualifications

• One year of related experience.
• Optical or Healthcare background preferred.
• Medical office professionalism required.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and gather medical history; input data into EMR.
• Assist onsite doctor with eye exams and explain preliminary tests.
• Support remote eye exams, including testing and video conferencing.
• Transition patients to retail staff with doctor recommendations.
• Preauthorize insurance and schedule exams per SOPs.
• Maintain complete, accurate patient records per standards.
• Instruct on contact lens care and manage lens orders.
• Ensure clean clinical environment and equipment upkeep.
• Travel to other locations as needed and participate in training.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Detail oriented

Empathy

Team player

Education

HS diploma / GED

Tools

EMR

Video conferencing

Job description

VisionWorks is seeking a Clinical Specialist/Optometric Assistant who helps ensure a great patient experience by preparing patients for onsite and remote examinations, performing pre-exam tests, and explaining each step of the process as a liaison between patients and Optometrists.

This part-time position requires completing registrations, documenting medical history, assisting doctors, coordinating remote eye exams, managing insurance preauthorizations, scheduling, and maintaining accurate EMR