Optometric Assistant

Hero Practice Services; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare group is seeking a Vision Technician in Aurora, CO, to enhance patient experiences through administrative and optometric duties. This role supports the mission to improve health and well-being for children and young people. Join a growing team focused on quality care in underserved communities.

Benefits

Monthly Bonus Plan

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Disability Benefits

Opportunities for Professional Advancement

Qualifications

• At least one year of administrative and customer service experience.
• Optometric experience is preferred but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Calling patients for appointment confirmations and reminders.
• Collecting patient and medical information during check-in and check-out.
• Assisting patients during exams and fitting glasses.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Aurora, CO

Pay Range: From $16.00 per Hour for Entry-Level and up to $22.00 per Hour for Experienced Professionals

Job Profile: Vision Technician

Overview:

Hero Practice Services is seeking a Vision Technician to ensure a positive first impression by executing administrative and optometric duties to maximize each patient's visit within our Vision department.

Hero Practice Services is the only practice management company focused on delivering systems, processes, and people needed to efficiently provide quality dental, vision, and orthodontic care to children in underserved communities. With offices nationwide, we have helped millions of children and young people since 2006. Join us and be a hero!

The Opportunity:

This role supports our mission to serve children and young people by improving their health and well-being.

Responsibilities include:

1. Calling patients for appointment confirmations, reminders, cancellations, no-shows, and recalls.
2. Accurately collecting patient and medical information and processing payments during check-in and check-out.
3. Accompanying patients and parents during exams to assist with pre-testing and fitting glasses.
4. Maintaining a clean, sterile, and patient-focused environment.
5. Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations (e.g., OSHA, HIPAA, ADA).

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. At least one year of administrative and customer service experience.
3. Optometric experience is preferred but training will be provided.
4. Strong interpersonal skills and a desire for professional growth.
5. Organized with a solid understanding of optometry.

Compensation and Benefits:

1. Monthly bonus plan.
2. Medical, dental, vision, retirement, disability, and more benefits.
3. Opportunities for professional advancement within a growing healthcare group.

Physical Requirements:

This role requires full body motion, including sitting, walking, standing, talking, hearing, handling office equipment, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

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