Optometric Assistant | Full-Time with Travel Reimbursement

Talentify; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Wolfe Eye Clinic is hiring a full-time Optometric Assistant to support the Optometrist across two clinics in Marshalltown and West Des Moines. The role involves patient workups, diagnostic testing, and EMR documentation to ensure excellent eye care and clinic efficiency.

The position requires strong patient service, communication, time management, and a willingness to travel between sites. Training is available for candidates with ophthalmic experience.

Qualifications

• Detailed oriented and precise in documentation.
• Prior experience in a medical office setting preferred.
• Familiarity with EMR or medical office software is desirable.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Optometrist during clinic sessions.
• Perform patient workups and diagnostic testing.
• Document patient histories in EMR.
• Schedule patients and manage appointments.
• Reconcile contact lens orders and lens trials.
• Provide patient education and triage calls.
• Maintain clinic rooms and sterilize examination areas.
• Ensure efficient daily clinic flow and tasks.

Skills

Detailed orientation

Medical office experience

EMR software experience

Independent and team work

Time management

Patient service

Communication skills

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Wolfe Eye Clinic is hiring a full-time Optometric Assistant to support the Optometrist across two clinics in Marshalltown and West Des Moines. The role involves patient workups, diagnostic testing, and EMR documentation to ensure excellent eye care and clinic efficiency.

The position requires strong patient service, communication, time management, and a willingness to travel between sites. Training is available for candidates with ophthalmic experience.