Optometric Assistant: Transform Pediatric Vision Care

Hero Practice Services; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pay with monthly bonus

PTO and paid holidays

Career growth within your practice and

the region

Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401

Job summary

Adventure Dental & Vision in Baltimore, MD is seeking an Optometric Assistant to administer visual tests, operate diagnostic equipment, and assist with eyewear fittings. Reports to Lead Optometric Assistant. Pay range: $17.00-$20.00/hr.

Responsibilities include supporting eye exams, patient communications, billing, and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment for underserved children. Prior experience in a vision practice is a plus.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a vision practice is a plus.
• Ability to tech, scribe, and perform optometric tasks.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in EHR systems.
• Ability to train and lead a team of Optometric Assistants.
• Ability to multitask and complete tasks correctly and on time.
• Preferred knowledge of optometric online software/database, Intero Order processing systems, Google Docs, and Document Portal Spreadsheet software.
• Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth office processes including coding, materials, benefits, patient billing, and documentation.
• Call patients regarding appointment confirmations, reminders, cancellations, no shows, and recalls.
• Support optometrists during eye exams by preparing patient, performing initial pre-tests, and recording results.
• Accompany patients and parents during exams to pre-test and assist with glasses fitting.
• Perform vision tests such as visual acuity, color vision, stereo, confrontations, pupils, ICT, and dilation drops.
• Help patients select frames and lenses based on prescriptions.
• Process patient payments during check-in and check-out.
• Ensure practice is clean and presentable to patients.
• Participate in other duties that support the mission.

Skills

Communication skills

EHR proficiency

Team leadership

Multitasking

Bilingual

Tools

Intero Order processing systems

Google Docs

Document Portal Spreadsheet

Job description

Adventure Dental & Vision in Baltimore, MD is seeking an Optometric Assistant to administer visual tests, operate diagnostic equipment, and assist with eyewear fittings. Reports to Lead Optometric Assistant. Pay range: $17.00-$20.00/hr.

Responsibilities include supporting eye exams, patient communications, billing, and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment for underserved children. Prior experience in a vision practice is a plus.