Optometric Assistant: Vision Care & Frame Fitting

Hero Practice Services; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

PTO & holidays

Insurance & 401K

Job summary

Adventure Dental, Vision, & Orthodontics in Aurora, CO is hiring an Optometric Assistant to administer visual tests, operate diagnostic equipment, and assist with eyewear fittings. This role reports to the Lead Optometric Assistant.

The position offers a pay range of $16-$22 per hour with bonus opportunities and benefits including PTO, paid holidays, and health/dental/vision insurance. Training and leadership duties may be involved.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are required.
• Ability to multitask and complete tasks on time.
• Ability to train and lead a team of Optometric Assistants.
• Proficiency in EHR systems is expected.
• Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understand and monitor office processes, including coding, materials, insurance benefits, patient collection and documentation.
• Call patients for appointment confirmations, reminders, cancellations, no shows, and recalls.
• Support optometrists during eye exams by preparing patients, performing pre-tests, and recording results.
• Accompany patients and parents during exams to pre-test and assist with glasses fitting.
• Perform vision tests (visual acuity, color vision, stereo, etc.) and administer dilation drops.
• Help patients select frames and lenses based on prescriptions.
• Process patient payments at check-in and check-out.
• Keep the practice clean and presentable (restrooms, lobby, cleaning duties).
• Participate in duties supporting high-quality, compassionate services for underserved children.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to multitask

Train and lead a team

Proficiency in EHR systems

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Adventure Dental, Vision, & Orthodontics in Aurora, CO is hiring an Optometric Assistant to administer visual tests, operate diagnostic equipment, and assist with eyewear fittings. This role reports to the Lead Optometric Assistant.

The position offers a pay range of $16-$22 per hour with bonus opportunities and benefits including PTO, paid holidays, and health/dental/vision insurance. Training and leadership duties may be involved.