Optometric Assistant

Henry Ford Health; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

As an Optometric Assistant at Henry Ford Health, you will support our optometrists in delivering comprehensive visual and medical eye care, assist with patient exams, procedures, and follow-ups, and help ensure a compassionate experience for every patient.

Based in Detroit, Henry Ford Health's Community Care Services aims to expand access to care and connect patients with essential resources, supported by a mission-driven culture and opportunities for growth across a leading academic medical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic math skills.
• Prior customer service or optometric tech experience preferred.
• Computer and/or EMR knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor with comprehensive visual and medical eye exams.
• Perform preliminary testing and support in-office minor medical procedures.
• Conduct contact lens follow-ups and teach contact lens classes.
• Enter patient data into electronic medical records.
• Provide post-exam follow-up and support duties as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Optometric tech experience

Basic math skills

EMR knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Computer literacy

Job description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Job Title

Optometric Assistant

About the Department

As part of Henry Ford Health's Community Care Services, our team is dedicated to expanding access to care through community-based programs. We focus on meeting patients where they are, connecting them with essential health resources, support services, and care coordination. Our mission is to make a meaningful impact across diverse populations, ensuring that every individual receives the care they need, when and where they need it.

Role Overview

As an Optometric Assistant, you play a vital role in supporting our optometrists in delivering comprehensive visual and medical eye care. You’ll assist with patient exams, procedures, and follow-ups, ensuring a seamless and compassionate experience for every patient. Your work directly contributes to improving vision health and overall well-being in the communities we serve.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Assist the doctor with comprehensive visual and medical eye exams.
• Perform preliminary testing and support in-office minor medical procedures.
• Conduct contact lens follow-ups and teach contact lens classes.
• Enter patient data into electronic medical records.
• Provide post-exam follow-up and support duties as needed.

Qualifications

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic math skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous customer service or optometric tech experience.
• Computer and/or electronic medical records knowledge.

Additional Information

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and engage in mission-driven work that makes a real difference. We provide opportunities for continuous learning and development, empowering you to excel in your role and contribute to our shared success.