Optician / Optometric Assistant

The Diabetes; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 37,677 - 43,697; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

PTO and holidays

Retirement plan with 6% match

Job summary

Chapa-De Indian Health in Auburn, CA is seeking an optician to join our Optometry team on a part-time basis. You will coordinate patient appointments, assist with diagnostic testing, and support frame and lens selections while maintaining inventory and quality control.

Applicants should have ABO certification and at least 5 years of experience in an optometry or ophthalmology setting, plus proficiency with optical equipment and EMR systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• ABO certification with 5 years of optometry/ophthalmology office experience.
• Proficiency with optical equipment including lensometers and fitting tools.
• Familiarity with EMR systems and insurance billing processes.

Responsibilities

• Create exceptional patient experiences by coordinating appointments and guiding patients through their vision journey.
• Support clinical vision services with diagnostic testing and retinal imaging.
• Assist with frame selection, lens recommendations, eyewear fittings and repairs.
• Manage optical orders and inventory, ensuring timely delivery to patients.
• Promote mission and community health initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

ABO certification

Optical equipment proficiency

Lensometers

EMR familiarity

5 years optometry experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

At Chapa-De Indian Health, we pride ourselves in promoting the health and well-being of our patients and employees through our values: Person-Centered, Build Trust, Embrace Changeand Pursue Quality. Our employees are united in our mission and passion to serve the underserved in our communities. We offer competitive salaries, healthy work life balance,loan repayment options, generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays, employer-paid insurance plans and additional supplemental benefits.

Native communities are at the heart of who we are. In alignment with our mission and values, we give preference to qualified American Indian and Alaska Native applicants when fillingpositions in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, section 472 & 473). This honors our deeply rooted commitment to supporting Native people while ensuringthat all candidates meet the requirements of the role.

• Salary : $27.35 USD per hour - $31.72 USD per hour

Job Description

Join Chapa-De's Optometry team where you'll combine compassionate patient care, technical expertise, and style consultation to make a meaningful impact every day. From helping patients find the perfect eyewear to supporting vision care services, you'll play a key role in improving lives throughout our community.

Hourly Pay: $27.35-$31.72

Schedule: Tuesday-Friday 8am-5pm

ExceptionalBenefits (Prorated for Part Time):

• Employer-paid health insurance (medical, dental & vision): 100% employee coverage and 80% dependent coverage
• 17 days of PTO, 11 paid holidays, and 8+ paid sick days (1 hour earned for every 30 hours worked)
• Retirement plan with a 6% employer match
• Work alongside a collaborative team dedicated to providing person-centered care to our community.

What You'll Do:

• Create exceptional patient experiences by coordinating appointments, answering questions, verifying insurance benefits, and guiding patients through their vision care journey.
• Support clinical vision services by performing diagnostic testing, including retinal imaging, OCT scans, visual field testing, and other entrance assessments.
• Help patients see and feel their best by assisting with frame selection, lens recommendations, eyewear fittings, adjustments, repairs, and contact lens education.
• Manage optical orders and inventory by coordinating with laboratories, inspecting incoming eyewear for quality, maintaining inventory, and ensuring timely delivery to patients.
• Serve as a trusted community health partner by promoting Chapa-De's mission, supporting community outreach events, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and patient privacy standards.

Experience and Skills

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current ABO (American Board of Opticianry) certification and Five (5) year experience working in an optometry or ophthalmologist office.
• Proficiency in optical equipment, lensometers, and fitting tools.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and insurance billing processes.

About Us: Chapa-De is a non-profit community outpatient health center with a mission to advance the health and well-being of American Indians and low income individuals living in our communities by providing convenient access to high quality, compassionate care. Clinics located in Auburn, CA and Grass Valley, CA.

Chapa-De recognizes that our strength lies in our people. We are committed to the principles of equal employment and complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is the intent of Chapa-De to maintain a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation. We are dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Chapa-De provides reasonable accommodation to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation. We comply with California Department of Public Health Requirements. This may include, but not limited to, masking during flu season for employees who decline an annual flu vaccine. Preference in filling vacancies will be given to qualified Indian applicants in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, section 472 & 473).

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Are you proficient in using optical equipment, lensometers, and fitting tools?

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Do you have familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and insurance billing processes?

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This role is part time Tuesday-Friday 8am-5pm in Auburn. Are you able to work at this location and the schedule?

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