Optometric Technician (Bilingual, Spansih)

Hero Practice Services; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus opportunities

PTO & holidays

Career growth

Insurance + 401K

Job summary

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

Pay range is $16-$22/hr. Generous pay with monthly bonuses, PTO and holidays, and opportunities for career growth are offered. Prior experience in a vision practice and strong communication are a plus, with EHR proficiency important.

Qualifications

• Experience in a vision practice is preferred.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Ability to train and lead a team of Optometric Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Understand, monitor, and ensure smooth office processes including coding, 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 patients, performing initial pre-tests, and recording results.
• Accompany patients and parents during exams to pre-test and assist the Optometrist in 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.
• Keep the practice clean and presentable including restrooms, lobby, and common areas.

Skills

Strong communication

Team leadership

Multitasking

Bilingual a plus

Tools

EHR systems

Intero Order processing

Google Docs

Document Portal Spreadsheet

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 Aurora, CO are 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

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.