Optometric Assistant (Part-Time)

Hero Practice Services; Colorado; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare practice is seeking a Vision Technician to improve patient experiences by performing various administrative and optometric duties. This position offers the chance to work in a dedicated environment focused on children's health and well-being, with opportunities for professional growth within the organization.

Benefits

Monthly Bonus Plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Disability Benefits

Opportunities for professional advancement

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative and customer service roles.
• Optometric experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Call patients for appointment confirmations, reminders, and cancellations.
• Collect and process patient information and payments.
• Assist the Optometrist during exams and fitting glasses.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Location: Pueblo, CO

Pay Range: From $16.00 per Hour for Entry-Level and up to $22.00 per Hour for Well-Qualified Professionals

Overview:

Hero Practice Services is seeking a Vision Technician to ensure a positive first impression by executing administrative and optometric duties to maximize each patient's visit within our Vision department.

Hero Practice Services is the only practice management company focused on delivering systems, processes, and personnel needed to efficiently provide quality dental, vision, and orthodontic care to children in underserved communities. Since 2006, with offices nationwide, we have helped millions of children gain access to essential care. Working at Hero is both a career and a calling… join us, BE A HERO!

The Opportunity:

This role offers a unique chance to support our heroes who actively serve children and young people by improving their overall health and well-being.

Responsibilities include:

• Calling patients for appointment confirmations, reminders, cancellations, no-shows, and recalls
• Accurately collecting and processing patient information and payments during check-in and check-out
• Accompanying patients and parents during exams to pre-test and assist the Optometrist in scribing and fitting glasses
• Maintaining a clean, sterile, and patient-focused environment
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, ADA, etc.)

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• At least one year of administrative and customer service experience
• Optometric experience preferred but will be fully trained
• Strong interpersonal skills and a desire for professional growth
• Organized with a solid understanding of optometry

Compensation and Benefits:

• Monthly Bonus Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Savings, Disability, and more
• Opportunities for professional advancement within a growing healthcare group

Physical Requirements:

This role requires full body motion, including sitting, walking, standing, talking, hearing, repetitive hand use, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

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