Optometric Assistant: Precision Eye-Exam Support

Houston Eye Associates; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education including JCAHPO

Holidays & Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Medical

Dental

401(K)

Free Life Insurance & LTD

Eye Care Benefits & Optical Discounts

Job summary

Houston Eye Associates is seeking an Optometry Support team member to assist during eye exams and support the optometrist. You will perform preliminary patient evaluations, interview patients, manage records, and assist with contact lenses while ensuring timely, courteous care.

The role emphasizes patient interaction, insurance verification, and appointment coordination in a Spring, TX setting. A High School diploma or GED is required, with 1 year of optometry experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary evaluation of patients prior to exam by the OD, such as dilation, topicals, autorefractions.
• Conduct interviews with patients to identify medical issues and reasons for visit.
• Provide support to the Optometrist to care for patients on schedule.
• Maintain patient records in compliance with HIPAA and company policies.
• Answer patient inquiries by phone or voicemail regarding medications and treatments.
• Assist with insertion and removal of contact lenses and order trials.
• Greet and direct patients entering the facility and prepare exam rooms.

Skills

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

Verbal communication

Appointment scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Houston Eye Associates is seeking an Optometry Support team member to assist during eye exams and support the optometrist. You will perform preliminary patient evaluations, interview patients, manage records, and assist with contact lenses while ensuring timely, courteous care.

The role emphasizes patient interaction, insurance verification, and appointment coordination in a Spring, TX setting. A High School diploma or GED is required, with 1 year of optometry experience preferred.