Optometric Technician (Part-Time)

Hero-Practice-Services-; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pay with monthly bonuses

PTO and paid holidays

Career growth within your practice and

Region

Job summary

Academy Kids Dental, Vision, & Orthodontics in Colorado Springs is seeking an Optometric Assistant to administer visual tests, operate diagnostic equipment, and assist with eyewear fittings.

You will report to the Lead Optometric Assistant and participate in a team dedicated to serving underserved children with compassionate care.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Understand, monitor, and ensure 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.

Skills

EHR proficiency

Vision testing knowledge

Multitasking

Team leadership

Excellent communication

Tools

EHR systems

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.

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 recallsSupport 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

Part-time

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