Optometric Assistant: Eye Exams, Frames & Growth

Hero-Practice-Services-; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pay with monthly bonus

PTO and paid holidays

Career growth within the practice and,

the region

Job summary

Hero-Practice-Services- in Baltimore is seeking an Optometric Assistant to administer visual tests, operate diagnostic equipment, and assist with eyewear fittings. The role reports to the Lead Optometric Assistant and offers a full-time schedule with a pay range of $17.00–$20.00/hr.

Responsibilities include supporting eye exams, performing pre-tests, patient check-ins/outs, and ensuring a clean, welcoming practice environment for underserved children.

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

Optometric knowledge

Team leadership

EHR proficiency

Multitasking

Patient care

Tools

EHR systems

Intero Order processing

Google Docs

Document Portal Spreadsheet

Job description

Hero-Practice-Services- in Baltimore is seeking an Optometric Assistant to administer visual tests, operate diagnostic equipment, and assist with eyewear fittings. The role reports to the Lead Optometric Assistant and offers a full-time schedule with a pay range of $17.00–$20.00/hr.

Responsibilities include supporting eye exams, performing pre-tests, patient check-ins/outs, and ensuring a clean, welcoming practice environment for underserved children.