Ophthalmic Assistant: Eye Tests & Patient Care Pro

Unicare Community Health Center; San Bernardino (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Unicare Community Health Center in San Bernardino, CA is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support to the optometry team. You will greet patients, collect histories, perform preliminary eye tests, and help prepare patients for examinations.

Responsibilities include verifying insurance benefits, processing eyewear orders, managing the schedule, and documenting information in the EHR. Strong multitasking and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• COA or COT, Optician Certification OR 2+ years of ophthalmology/optometry technician experience OR 2-3+ years in retail optical dispensing.

Responsibilities

• Verify vision insurance benefits and explain coverage to patients.
• Process eyewear and contact lens orders and track status.
• Manage appointment calendar and patient check-in/check-out.
• Conduct preliminary diagnostic tests such as visual acuity, auto-refraction, tonometry.
• Document patient information in EHR and gather medical history.
• Maintain ophthalmic equipment and prepare exam rooms.

Skills

Excellent people skills

Interpersonal communication

Team player

Multitask

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

COA or COT or Optician Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Unicare Community Health Center in San Bernardino, CA is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support to the optometry team. You will greet patients, collect histories, perform preliminary eye tests, and help prepare patients for examinations.

Responsibilities include verifying insurance benefits, processing eyewear orders, managing the schedule, and documenting information in the EHR. Strong multitasking and communication skills are essential for success.