Optometric Technician (Bilingual, Spanish)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus opportunities

PTO & paid holidays

Career growth within your practice

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K & more

Job summary

Adventure Dental, Vision, & Orthodontics in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an Optometric Assistant to manage tests, operate diagnostic equipment, and assist with eyewear fittings. You will report to the Lead Optometric Assistant and support exams, patient flow, and billing processes.

The role requires experience in vision care, proficiency with EHR, and the ability to train and lead a small team. Join a local practice offering growth and patient-focused care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a vision practice is preferred.
• Ability to perform optometric tasks and scribe.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with EHR systems.
• Ability to train and lead a team.

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

Skills

Vision experience

Communication

EHR proficiency

Multitasking

Team leadership

Bilingual

Tech/Scribe

Tools

Intero Order processing

Google Docs

Document Portal Spreadsheet

EHR software

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
• Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K & more

Adventure Dental, Vision, & Orthodontics in Albuquerque, NM, 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: $17-$20/hr (PLUS 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
• 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

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