Optometric Assistant

Overview Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Optometric Assistant and become a vital part of delivering exceptional eye care services! In this energetic role, you will support optometrists by managing patient interactions, preparing exam rooms, and ensuring smooth clinic operations. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will help create a welcoming environment where patients feel cared for and confident in their eye health journey. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting while making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Who You Are:

Friendly, professional, and confident communicating with patients Detail-oriented and organized Someone who enjoys helping people look and feel their best Optical experience is a bonus—we are willing to train the right person What Makes You a

Great Fit:

You take pride in your work and follow through You're dependable and a team player You can balance patient care with efficiency What your responsiblities will be: Greet and prepare patients for eye examinations Obtain visual acuity, and preliminary testing Assist the optometrist during exams and procedures Educate patients on eye health, treatment plans, and eyewear options Apply eye drops and assist with contact lens training (as trained) Perform pre-testing (auto-refraction, tonometry, retinal imaging, visual fields, etc.) Maintain, clean, and calibrate optometry equipment Accurately document exam data in the EHR system Schedule appointments and manage patient flow Verify insurance eligibility and assist with basic billing questions Support check-in/check-out and collect payments as needed Maintain exam rooms and ensure clinic readiness Maintain patient records in compliance with HIPAA Assist with inventory management and ordering supplies Collaborate with optometrists, technicians, and front office staff Uphold clinic policies, workflows, and quality standards Ensure a smooth, welcoming experience from start to finish

Pay:

$20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount On-the-job training Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person