Optometrist Assistant (H116)

DeNOVO Review; Kendall (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401k

PTO/Holidays

Job summary

DeNOVO Review in Florida is seeking a detail-oriented Optometrist Assistant to join our eye care team in Kendall/Homestead area. You will prepare patients for the doctor by gathering patient histories and performing preliminary testing, with emphasis on excellent customer service and patience with elderly patients.

No license is required; training will be provided. The role includes assisting with basic glasses fittings, data entry, and handling authorizations, with a Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish is required or highly preferred.
• Customer service experience is essential.
• Medical experience helps with patient interactions and testing.
• Data entry and handling patient information are part of daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for the doctor by gathering patient histories.
• Perform preliminary testing.
• Assist with basic glasses fittings.
• Data entry and processing authorizations.
• Maintain patient comfort and safety.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Customer service

Medical experience

Data entry

Job description

Florida optometry practice with offices throughout Miami Dade and Broward is looking for a detailed oriented individual with good customer service skills to join their growing eye care team as an Optometrist Assistant. In this role you will prepare patients for the doctor by assisting in gathering patient case history and performing preliminary testing. Additional duties may include assisting with the basic fitting of glasses and data entry, such as authorizations. The practice has a high percentage of elderly patients therefore you will need to have a great deal of patience and understanding when dealing with patients.

Ideal candidates will be friendly, professional, and dependable. Successful candidates must be bilingual in Spanish and will have customer service experience as well as medical experience. No license is required; management is willing to train. The schedule is Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm, no Saturdays. The office location will be in the area of Kendall and Homestead.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• 401k
• PTO/Holidays