Optometric Assistant: Eye Exams, Frames & Growth Bonuses

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

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Paid time off

Career growth

Insurance + 401K

Job summary

Adventure Dental, Vision, & Orthodontics in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an Optometric Assistant to administer visual tests, operate diagnostic equipment, and assist with eyewear fittings. This role reports to the Lead Optometric Assistant and offers a path for growth within the practice and region.

Pay range is $17-$20/hour with a bonus opportunity. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K, PTO, and paid holidays. The team emphasizes compassionate service to underserved children.

Qualifications

• Experience in a vision practice is a plus.
• Proficiency in EHR systems.
• Ability to train and lead a team of Optometric Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Manage office processes including coding, materials, insurance benefits, patient billing 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 including bathrooms, lobby, cleaning tasks.
• Participate in other duties to support the mission of serving underserved children.

Skills

Strong communication

Multitasking

Team leadership

Office administration

Bilingual

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Adventure Dental, Vision, & Orthodontics in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an Optometric Assistant to administer visual tests, operate diagnostic equipment, and assist with eyewear fittings. This role reports to the Lead Optometric Assistant and offers a path for growth within the practice and region.

Pay range is $17-$20/hour with a bonus opportunity. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K, PTO, and paid holidays. The team emphasizes compassionate service to underserved children.