Optometric Assistant – Patient Care & Exam Support

Visionworks; Village of Liverpool (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

VSP in New York is seeking a part-time Clinical Specialist/Optometric Assistant to help ensure a great patient experience. You will prepare patients for onsite and remote examinations, perform pre-exam tests, document results in EMR, and explain each step of the process.

You will liaise between patients and Optometrists, assist with remote eye exams, coordinate appointments, preauthorize insurance, maintain records, and support the retail team with patient flow and education on contact lenses.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience.
• Optical or Healthcare background preferred.
• Medical office/business professionalism required.
• HS diploma, GED or equivalent related job experience.
• Training provided.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient registration and gather information into EMR.
• Assist onsite doctor with eye examinations and document results.
• For remote appointments, support remote eye exams and pre-testing; document results.
• Preauthorize insurance and schedule/cancel appointments as needed.
• Maintain patient records and educate patients on contact lenses.

Skills

Patient advocate

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

VSP in New York is seeking a part-time Clinical Specialist/Optometric Assistant to help ensure a great patient experience. You will prepare patients for onsite and remote examinations, perform pre-exam tests, document results in EMR, and explain each step of the process.

You will liaise between patients and Optometrists, assist with remote eye exams, coordinate appointments, preauthorize insurance, maintain records, and support the retail team with patient flow and education on contact lenses.