Vision Care Assistant - Impactful Optometry Support

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development opportunities

Mission-driven work

Career growth

Job summary

Henry Ford Health seeks an Optometric Assistant to support optometrists in delivering comprehensive visual and medical exams. You will help with preliminary testing, EMR entries, and patient education to ensure a smooth, compassionate patient experience.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, eye care education, and post-exam support within a community-focused health system headquartered in Detroit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Basic math skills are required for in-office tasks.
• Preferred: customer service experience or optometric tech exposure.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor with comprehensive visual and medical exams.
• Perform preliminary testing and support in-office minor medical procedures.
• Enter patient data into electronic medical records accurately.
• Conduct contact lens classes and follow-ups with patients.
• Provide post-exam follow-up and support duties as needed.

Skills

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic medical records knowledge

Job description

Henry Ford Health seeks an Optometric Assistant to support optometrists in delivering comprehensive visual and medical exams. You will help with preliminary testing, EMR entries, and patient education to ensure a smooth, compassionate patient experience.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, eye care education, and post-exam support within a community-focused health system headquartered in Detroit.