Optometric Assistant

Makana Vision; East Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in East Honolulu is seeking a detail-oriented individual to handle various duties including pre-testing of patients, verifying insurance, scheduling appointments, and assisting patients with glasses selection. The ideal candidate should have strong organizational and communication skills and a willingness to work in a team environment. Administrative and billing experience is preferred. Join us to contribute to enhancing patient care and experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent organization, communication, computer and customer service skills.
• Willingness to learn and work in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail, work ethic, and problem-solving skills.
• Administrative experience preferred.
• Billing and medical experience would be helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-testing (visual field, autorefractor, OCT, Optos).
• Verify insurance eligibility and copays.
• Prep and scan charts.
• Scan and organize invoices.
• Schedule appointments.
• Answer calls.
• Take payments.
• Help patients with glasses selection and checkout.
• Order and check in glasses.
• Perform the Daily Closing.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Duties

• Perform pre-testing (visual field, autorefractor, OCT, Optos).
• Verify insurance eligibility and copays.
• Prep and scan charts.
• Scan and organize invoices.
• Schedule appointments.
• Answer calls.
• Take payments.
• Help patients with glasses selection and checkout.
• Order and check in glasses.
• Perform the Daily Closing.

Qualifications

• Excellent organization, communication, computer and customer service skills.
• Willingness to learn and work in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail, work ethic, and problem‑solving skills.
• Administrative experience preferred.
• Billing and medical experience would be helpful.