Optometric Assistant: Patient-Focused Eye Care Pro

THOMAS EYE GROUP PC; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Eye Group in Suwanee, GA is seeking an Optometric Assistant to join our patient‑centered team. You will support eye examinations, manage clerical tasks, and help maintain examination equipment in a busy clinic.

Ideal candidates have excellent communication, reliability, and typing skills, plus familiarity with EMR systems and a willingness to learn on the job. A high school diploma is required, with some college preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; some college preferred.
• Less than 1 year of healthcare experience; familiarity with diagnostic codes and EMR systems preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; punctual and reliable; multitask and prioritize.
• Typing speed of at least 45 wpm with accuracy; strong listening abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with eye examinations and maintain examination equipment.
• Load patient data into the EMR system and document medical information during patient exams.
• Greet patients promptly and courteously; manage check-out and proper coding of visits.
• Dispense samples, education materials, and written prescriptions as directed by the optometrist.
• Route charts and complete follow-up tasks within required timelines; escalate issues as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Punctuality

Multitasking

Typing 45 wpm

Active listening

On-the-job learning

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Thomas Eye Group in Suwanee, GA is seeking an Optometric Assistant to join our patient‑centered team. You will support eye examinations, manage clerical tasks, and help maintain examination equipment in a busy clinic.

Ideal candidates have excellent communication, reliability, and typing skills, plus familiarity with EMR systems and a willingness to learn on the job. A high school diploma is required, with some college preferred.