Vision Clinic Hero: Optometric Assistant

Socket.dev; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

PTO and holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K & more

Job summary

Adventure Dental, Vision, & Orthodontics in Aurora, CO is seeking an Optometric Assistant to administer tests, operate diagnostic equipment, and assist with eyewear fittings. You will report to the Lead Optometric Assistant and support eye exams and patient care in a mission-driven practice.

Responsibilities include pre-tests, frame fitting help, patient communications, and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment for underserved children.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a vision practice is a plus.
• Ability to tech, scribe, and perform optometric tasks.
• Strong communication skills.
• 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.
• Bilingual a plus.

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

Scribe/tech in optometry

Communication skills

EHR proficiency

Team leadership

Multitasking

Intero order processing

Google Docs

Tools

EHR systems

Intero Order processing

Job description

Adventure Dental, Vision, & Orthodontics in Aurora, CO is seeking an Optometric Assistant to administer tests, operate diagnostic equipment, and assist with eyewear fittings. You will report to the Lead Optometric Assistant and support eye exams and patient care in a mission-driven practice.

Responsibilities include pre-tests, frame fitting help, patient communications, and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment for underserved children.