Optometric Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus opportunities

PTO & paid holidays

Career growth within your practice and

the region

Job summary

Academy Kids Dental, Vision, & Orthodontics in Colorado Springs, CO, is seeking an Optometric Assistant to administer visual tests, operate diagnostic equipment, and help with eyewear fittings. This position reports to the Lead Optometric Assistant.

Pay range: $16-$22/hr with bonus opportunity. Generous PTO and holidays. Full-time role supporting underserved children with compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Vision practice experience preferred.
• Ability to tech, scribe, and perform optometric tasks.
• Proficiency with EHR systems.
• Ability to train and lead a team of Optometric Assistants.
• Ability to multitask and complete tasks on time.
• Knowledge of optometric software and data portals helpful.

Responsibilities

• Understand and monitor office processes, including coding, materials, insurance, patient collection and documentation.
• Call patients for appointment confirmations, reminders, cancellations, no-shows, and recalls.
• Assist optometrists during eye exams by preparing patients and recording results.
• Accompany patients/parents during exams to pre-test and assist the Optometrist with glasses fitting.
• Perform vision tests (visual acuity, color vision, stereo, etc.) and dilation drops.
• Help patients select frames and lenses based on prescriptions.
• Process patient payments during check-in/out.
• Maintain a clean, presentable practice area (restrooms, lobby, floors, etc.).
• Support mission of high-quality, compassionate care for underserved children.

Skills

Optometric tasks

EHR systems

Team leadership

multitask

Tools

Online software

Job description

Job Description

Become a Hero and join us on our mission to help underserved kids!

• Generous pay with monthly bonus opportunities
• PTO and paid holidays
• Career growth within your practice and the region

Academy Kids Dental, Vision, & Orthodontics in Colorado Springs, CO, is currently seeking an Optometric Assistant to administer visual tests, operate diagnostic equipment, and help with eyewear fittings. This position will report to the Lead Optometric Assistant.

Pay range: $16-$22/hr (AND BONUS OPPORTUNITY)

Job Responsibilities

• Understand, monitor, and ensure the smooth execution of office processes, including coding and optometric materials, insurance benefits, patient collection, 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 the patient and assist Optometrist in scribing and finding a good fit for glasses
• Perform vision tests such as visual acuity, color vision, stereo, confrontations, pupils, ICT, and administer 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 to include cleaning restrooms, patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, dusting etc.
• Participate in other duties that support the mission of providing high-quality and compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children

Job Qualifications

• Previous experience in a vision practice is a plus
• Ability to tech, scribe, and perform optometric tasks
• 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

In addition to the job description, you will be asked to perform other duties that support the business and our mission.

Position Type

Full-time

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