Optician - Transform Vision Care with Community Impact

Chapa-De Indian Health; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Collaborative team

Job summary

Chapa-De Indian Health in Auburn, CA is seeking an Optometry assistant to build exceptional patient experiences through appointment coordination, testing support, and eyewear guidance. You will help patients select frames and lenses, assist with exams, and coordinate orders with labs.

The role offers an hourly wage of $30.50–$31.50, a Tue-Fri 8am-5pm schedule, and prorated benefits for part-time staff including health insurance, PTO, holidays, and retirement plan options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• ABO certification and 5 years of optometry/ophthalmology office experience.
• Proficiency with optical equipment and lensometry.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate appointments and verify insurance benefits.
• Support diagnostic testing including retinal imaging and visual field testing.
• Assist with frame selection, lens recommendations, and eyewear fittings.
• Manage optical orders and inventory with labs and vendors.
• Promote community health and ensure privacy and regulatory compliance.

Skills

5 years experience in optometry

Proficient with optical equipment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ABO certification

Tools

Lensometers

Fitting tools

EMR systems

Job description

Chapa-De Indian Health in Auburn, CA is seeking an Optometry assistant to build exceptional patient experiences through appointment coordination, testing support, and eyewear guidance. You will help patients select frames and lenses, assist with exams, and coordinate orders with labs.

The role offers an hourly wage of $30.50–$31.50, a Tue-Fri 8am-5pm schedule, and prorated benefits for part-time staff including health insurance, PTO, holidays, and retirement plan options.