Optometric Assistant

Wolfe Eye Clinic; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Wolfe Eye Clinic in Ames, IA is seeking a full-time Optometric Assistant to support our Optometrist with patient workups, testing, and records. The role involves performing diagnostic procedures and maintaining EMR systems while delivering excellent patient service.

You will assist during exams, provide patient education, and collaborate with team members. Some daytime travel to other clinic locations is possible, with mileage and time reimbursed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a medical office is required.
• Scribing experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with EMR/medical office software is preferred.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Strong time management and patient service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Optometrist during clinic and manage patient workups.
• Perform diagnostic testing: manual refraction, OCTs, visual fields, tonometry.
• Maintain electronic medical records and scribing during exams.
• Provide patient education and support.
• Occasional travel to other Wolfe Eye Clinic locations; mileage and time reimbursed.

Skills

Detail oriented

Medical office experience

Scribing experience

EMR software experience

Excellent communication

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Optometric AssistantIn medical practice since 1919, Wolfe Eye Clinic is a multi-specialty clinic providing vision care throughout Iowa. At Wolfe Eye clinic, we create Better Vision for a Better Life.We have an immediate opening for a full-time Optometric AssistantThe Optometric Assistant will assist the Optometrist in the overall clinic schedule to provide comprehensive care for our patients.Responsibilities:Assist the Optometrist during clinicPerforming patient workupsPerforming diagnostic testing such as manual-refraction, OCT’s, visual fields, retinoscopy, pressure checks and tonometryMaintaining electronic medical recordsScribing and Coding during the exam.Provide Patient EducationPerforming other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Detailed orientatedPrevious experience in a medical office.Previous Scribing experiencePrevious experience with electronic medical record or medical office software.Able to work both independently and in a team environmentExcellent time management skillsHave excellent patient service skillsMaintain excellent communication skillsPrevious optical or ophthalmic experience preferred but willing to train the right candidate.Some daytime travel is required. When traveling to other clinics, mileage and time on the road will be reimbursed.If you are interested in being a part of an Eye Care Center of Excellence while receiving a competitive wage, and full-time benefits (health, dental, 401K, paid-time-off, etc.) please apply.EOE