Optometric Assistant: Eye Exams & Fittings (Growth & Perks)

Hero-Practice-Services-; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pay with monthly bonus

PTO and paid holidays

Career growth within your practice and

Job summary

Hero-Practice-Services- is seeking an Optometric Assistant in Wichita, Kansas. You will administer visual tests, operate diagnostic equipment, and assist with eyewear fittings while reporting to the Lead Optometric Assistant.

The position offers a pay range of $15.75–$20.00 per hour, with potential monthly bonuses and benefits such as PTO and holidays. Join a mission-driven team serving underserved kids.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a vision practice is a plus.
• Ability to tech, scribe, and perform optometric tasks.
• Proficiency in EHR systems.
• Ability to train and lead a team of Optometric Assistants.
• Ability to multitask and complete tasks correctly and on time.
• Preferred knowledge of optometric online software/database, Intero Order processing systems, Google Docs, and Document Portal Spreadsheet software.

Responsibilities

• Understand, monitor, and ensure the smooth execution of office processes, including coding and optometric materials, insurance benefits, patient collection, and documentation.
• Call patients regarding appointment confirmations, reminders, cancellations, no shows, and recalls.
• Support optometrists during eye exams by preparing patient, performing initial pre-tests, and recording results.
• Accompany patients and parents during exams to pre-test the patient and assist Optometrist in scribing and finding a good fit for glasses.
• Perform vision tests such as visual acuity, color vision, stereo, confrontations, pupils, ICT, and administer dilation drops.
• Help patients select frames and lenses based on prescriptions.
• Process patient payments during check-in and check-out.
• Ensure practice is clean and presentable to patients to include cleaning restrooms, patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, dusting etc.
• Participate in other duties that support the mission of providing high-quality and compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children.

Skills

EHR systems

Team leadership

Vision practice knowledge

Scribing

Multitasking

Google Docs

Intero Order processing

Tools

Google Docs

Document Portal Spreadsheet

Intero Order processing systems

Job description

Hero-Practice-Services- is seeking an Optometric Assistant in Wichita, Kansas. You will administer visual tests, operate diagnostic equipment, and assist with eyewear fittings while reporting to the Lead Optometric Assistant.

The position offers a pay range of $15.75–$20.00 per hour, with potential monthly bonuses and benefits such as PTO and holidays. Join a mission-driven team serving underserved kids.