Optometry Assistant: Imaging, Optics & Patient Care

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC); Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Job summary

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is seeking an Optometry Assistant to support eye care services for all ages in a fast-paced clinic. You will gain technical experience in optical and imaging duties, document patient information promptly, and assist with inventory and billing tasks.

The role includes field-travel 3–6 weeks per year to accompany the optometrist, with a strong emphasis on customer service, detail, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification at hire or within 3 months.
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years.
• One year of medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room and screen patients for the providers; perform optical and point-of-care lab testing.
• Assist with optical orders: verification, frame selection, measurements, order entry, payment collection, dispensing, and repairs.
• Manage inventory: ordering, cleaning, returns and frame placement; support invoices.
• Acquire ocular imaging and enter images into medical record for provider review.
• Assist with triage, scheduling, phones, patient questions, referrals, and supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Organization

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification

Clinical Competency within 3 months

One year medical office experience preferred

Job description

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is seeking an Optometry Assistant to support eye care services for all ages in a fast-paced clinic. You will gain technical experience in optical and imaging duties, document patient information promptly, and assist with inventory and billing tasks.

The role includes field-travel 3–6 weeks per year to accompany the optometrist, with a strong emphasis on customer service, detail, and confidentiality.