Optometric Assistant: Frontline Care & Remote Exams

VisionWorks; Town of Saugerties (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

VisionWorks is seeking a Clinical Specialist/Optometric Assistant to support patients through pre-exam testing and explain each step of the process. You will liaise between patients and Optometrists and assist with on-site and remote exams.

Responsibilities include patient registration, pre-testing, documenting results in EMR, insurance preauthorization, and coordinating with retail staff to schedule exams. Prior optical/healthcare experience preferred; training provided.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience in optical/healthcare settings.
• HS diploma, GED or equivalent required; medical office professionalism.
• Experience with EMR and medical records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and submit medical history into EMR.
• Assist onsite doctor with eye examinations and document results.
• Support remote eye exams including pre-testing and video conferencing.
• Transition patients to retail staff with doctor recommendations.
• Preauthorize insurance per SOP and manage appointments.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Detail oriented

Team player

Education

HS diploma/GED

Tools

EMR

Job description

VisionWorks is seeking a Clinical Specialist/Optometric Assistant to support patients through pre-exam testing and explain each step of the process. You will liaise between patients and Optometrists and assist with on-site and remote exams.

Responsibilities include patient registration, pre-testing, documenting results in EMR, insurance preauthorization, and coordinating with retail staff to schedule exams. Prior optical/healthcare experience preferred; training provided.