Optometric Assistant: Patient Care & Remote Exam Support

VisionWorks; West Stockholm (NY); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 35 000; Temps partiel

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Bonus opportunities

Incentives and commissions

Overtime opportunities

Résumé du poste

VSP Vision is seeking a Clinical Specialist/Optometric Assistant to support both onsite and remote eye examinations. You will prepare patients, conduct pre-exam tests, document findings in EMR, and coordinate with Optometrists to ensure a smooth patient journey.

Responsibilities include assisting doctors, managing pre-testing, and helping patients through remote exams, with opportunities for travel between locations and scheduling tasks in line with company guidelines.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience required.
• Optical or healthcare background preferred.
• Medical office professionalism required.
• HS diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

Responsabilités

• Register patients and collect medical history and ocular data in EMR.
• Assist onsite doctor with eye examinations and document results.
• Support remote eye exams, including pre-testing and coordinating video conferencing.
• Transition patients to retail staff with doctor recommendations.
• Understand MVC plans and explain benefits to patients.
• Preauthorize insurance per SOP.
• Schedule appointments and manage exam books, including no-shows.
• Maintain patient flow and answer clinical questions.
• Instruct patients on contact lens care and handle orders.
• Maintain equipment and clinical supplies; ensure cleanliness.
• Participate in training and obtain required clinical certifications.
• Flexible schedules including travel between locations.

Connaissances

Patient care

Communication

EMR data entry

Medical office procedures

Formation

HS diploma or GED

Outils

EMR software

Description du poste

VSP Vision is seeking a Clinical Specialist/Optometric Assistant to support both onsite and remote eye examinations. You will prepare patients, conduct pre-exam tests, document findings in EMR, and coordinate with Optometrists to ensure a smooth patient journey.

Responsibilities include assisting doctors, managing pre-testing, and helping patients through remote exams, with opportunities for travel between locations and scheduling tasks in line with company guidelines.