Remote Optometric Assistant & Patient Care Specialist

VisionWorks; Charlestown (RI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Visionworks is seeking a Clinical Specialist/Optometric Assistant to ensure a great patient experience for onsite and remote exams. You will prepare patients, run pre-exam tests, document results in EMR, and act as a liaison between patients and Optometrists.

Responsibilities include assisting doctors, explaining testing steps, handling remote exams, and coordinating follow-up with retail staff. HS diploma required, one year of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience is required.
• Optical or healthcare background is preferred.
• Medical office professionalism is required.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and submit medical history and ocular data into EMR.
• Assist onsite doctor with exams and explain preliminary tests to patients.
• Support remote eye exams including pre-testing and video conferencing.
• Transition patients to retail staff with doctor recommendations.

Skills

Patient service

Clear communication

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Visionworks is seeking a Clinical Specialist/Optometric Assistant to ensure a great patient experience for onsite and remote exams. You will prepare patients, run pre-exam tests, document results in EMR, and act as a liaison between patients and Optometrists.

Responsibilities include assisting doctors, explaining testing steps, handling remote exams, and coordinating follow-up with retail staff. HS diploma required, one year of related experience preferred.