A Clinical Coordinator coordinates operations and oversees medical assisting staff in a clinic or medical department. Responsibilities include supervision of day-to-day operations, management of business aspects, HR duties within the team.
Optometric Technician / Patient Care Coordinator Front Desk and Clinical Technician Role Drs. Bare, Basic & Rohm Optometrists is seeking a friendly, professional, detail-oriented person to join our busy Charlottesville optometry practice as an Optometric Technician / Patient Care Coordinator . This is a hybrid position that includes both front desk administrative responsibilities and hands-on clinical technician work . The right candidate will be comfortable helping patients throughout their visit, from check-in and scheduling to preliminary testing and assisting with patient flow. This position may be a strong fit for someone with experience in optometry, ophthalmology, medical office work, medical assisting, healthcare administration, customer service, or hands-on patient care . About Our Office Drs. Bare, Basic & Rohm Optometrists is a busy, well-established eye care practice located in Barracks Road Shopping Center in Charlottesville, VA. Our office provides comprehensive eye exams, contact lens care, medical eye care, and advanced dry eye services. Our office has been recognized in Best of C-VILLE from 2021-2025 , and we are known for friendly, thorough, patient-centered care. About the Role This role is an important part of both the front desk and clinical team. Some days may be more focused on check-in, phones, scheduling, insurance, and administrative support. Other days may involve more direct technician work, preliminary testing, patient history, and assisting doctors with patient flow. We are looking for someone who can stay organized, communicate well, work efficiently in a fast-paced office, and make patients feel welcome and cared for.
Responsibilities Responsibilities include:
Welcoming patients in person and over the phone Checking patients in and out for appointments Scheduling appointments for multiple doctors Verifying insurance information and updating patient records Processing payments Answering phones and responding to patient questions Reviewing patient history, symptoms, medications, and concerns Performing preliminary testing with optometric equipment Preparing patients for comprehensive eye examinations Documenting clearly in the electronic health record Assisting doctors with patient flow Teaching new contact lens wearers insertion, removal, and lens care Helping coordinate referrals, records, forms, and correspondence Maintaining clean, organized exam rooms, testing areas, and front desk spaces Supporting other office tasks as needed Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is someone who is both organized at the front desk and comfortable working directly with patients in a clinical setting . We are looking for someone who is: Friendly, professional, and dependable Comfortable in a busy, fast-paced office Detail-oriented and organized Able to multitask without losing accuracy A strong communicator with patients and coworkers Comfortable using computers and electronic records Willing to learn clinical testing and optometric technology Comfortable shifting between administrative and clinical responsibilities Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Strong communication skills Professional and compassionate attitude Comfortable working directly with patients Comfortable using computers, email, and office software Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Reliable transportation to Charlottesville, VA 22903 Preferred Qualifications Experience in any of the following areas is helpful but not required: Optometry or ophthalmology Medical office or healthcare setting Medical assisting Front desk or administrative healthcare work Insurance verification or billing support Patient scheduling Customer service Contact lens or optical experience Electronic health records Schedule Full-time position.
Office hours are:
Monday-Friday:
9:00 AM-5:30
PM Saturday:
9:00 AM-4:00 PM Rotating Saturdays required Benefits Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Hands-on training Opportunity to learn clinical optometric technician skills Location Drs. Bare, Basic & Rohm Optometrists Barracks Road Shopping Center 1114 Emmet St. N Charlottesville, VA 22903 How to Apply Please submit your resume and a brief note about why you are interested in this position. Candidates with optometry, ophthalmology, medical office, healthcare administration, medical assisting, customer service, or hands-on patient care experience are encouraged to apply. Questions may also be sent to: drbasic2020@gmail.com
Job Type:
Full-time Work Location:
In person
Pay:
$17.50 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have experience in a medical office, optometry office, healthcare setting, or front desk role? Please describe. Are you comfortable with a hybrid role that includes both front desk work and clinical technician duties? Are you comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced office with frequent patient interaction? Are you available full-time, including rotating Saturdays? What interests you about working in an eye care office?
