Rural Optometric Technician (Travel)

Hero-Practice-Services-; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

PTO & holidays

Career growth

Job summary

Adventure Dental, Vision, & Orthodontics in Santa Fe, NM is seeking an Optometric Assistant to administer visual tests, operate diagnostic equipment, and assist with eyewear fittings. You will travel to rural locations across the state, reporting to the Lead Optometric Assistant, supporting exams and patient care.

Compensation includes pay range of $17–$20/hr with an extra $3/hr when traveling and a bonus structure.

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.

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

Skills

Vision practice experience

Tech & scribe

EHR systems

Lead a team

Multitasking

Optometric software

Intero order processing

Google Docs

Document Portal

Tools

Intero Order processing systems

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

Adventure Dental, Vision, & OrthodonticsinSanta Fe, NM,iscurrently 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 and will involve traveling to rural locations throughout the state.

Pay range: $17-$20/hr (Extra $3/hr when traveling AND bonus structure)

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
• 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

Full-time

Pay Range

$17-$20/hr (Extra $3/hr when traveling AND bonus structure)

Location(s)

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