optometric assistant

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<div><div><b>Crystal Eyecare </b>is looking for a <b>Front Desk Optometric Assistant</b> to join our team in <b>Cypress, Texas 77429!</b></div>
<div></div><div><b>SUMMARY:</b> The Front Desk Optometric Assistant serves as the first point of contact for patients, providing exceptional customer service and administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the optometry office. This role handles patient scheduling, check-in and check-out, insurance verification, and assists with basic optical tasks as needed. The ideal candidate is organized, personable, and thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment.</div>
<div></div><div><b>SCHEDULE:
</b></div><ul><li>Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 am &ndash; 5:30 pm</li>
<li>Tuesday and Thursday: 10 am &ndash; 6 pm</li>
</ul><div><b>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</b></div>
<ul><li>Ensure high-quality patient care.</li>
<li>Greet patients, answer phones, and schedule patient appointments.</li>
<li>Assist optometrists during eye examinations and procedures.</li>
<li>Perform patient intake and document medical histories.</li>
<li>Conduct preliminary tests such as visual acuity and tonometry.</li>
<li>Manage patient records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.</li>
<li>Educate patients on contact lens options and proper usage.</li>
<li>Maintain a clean and organized clinical environment.</li>
<li>Collaborate with the optical team to ensure seamless patient care.</li>
<li>Stay updated on the latest advancements in optometry.</li>
<li>Ensure proper payments by collecting copays, deductibles, and other patient responsibility accounts receivables.</li>
</ul><div><b>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
</b></div><ul><li>High School diploma or GED</li>
<li>Experience within the optometry field preferred</li>
<li>Experience with HIPAA requirements and in patient care preferred</li>
</ul><div><b>BENEFITS:
</b></div><ul><li>401 (K)</li>
<li>401 (K) Matching</li>
<li>Employee Discount</li>
<li>Health Insurance</li>
<li>Paid Time Off</li>
<li>Professional Development Assistance</li>
<li>Retirement Plan</li>
<li>Vision Insurance</li>
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<div></div><div><b>Crystal Eyecare</b> is dedicated to providing exceptional eye care services in the healthcare industry. We focus on comprehensive eye exams and medical eyecare, ensuring that patients of all ages receive the best possible treatment.</div></div>

Front Desk Optometric Assistant

EverClear Eyes, P.C.

<p>We&rsquo;re looking for a reliable, caring, and detail-oriented Optometric Assistant/Receptionist to join our team at EverClear Eyes. We are a very busy optometry office located at Lynnhaven Mall. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, has strong organizational skills, and is excited about being part of a patient-focused practice.</p><p>What You&rsquo;ll Do:</p><ul><li>Greet patients, collect insurance copays, and provide an exceptional experience from start to finish</li><li>Pre-test patients and collect medical history</li><li>Perform diagnostic testing (autorefractor, NCT, retinal camera)</li><li>Manage scheduling, patient flow, and basic administrative duties, including learning insurance information and dispensing of contact lenses boxes</li><li>Educate patients on eyewear, contact lenses, and eye health and help teach new contact lens wearers proper insertion and removal techniques</li><li>Maintain a clean and organized work environment</li></ul><p>What We&rsquo;re Looking For:</p><ul><li>Experience in optometry, ophthalmology, or medical office preferred (but we are happy to train the right person). Experience with contact lenses is a plus!</li><li>Strong communication and customer service skills</li><li>Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new systems</li><li>Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced setting</li><li>Team player with a positive, professional attitude who is looking for a long-term job with room for growth. Must be available to work between December 26-31st of this year.</li></ul><p>Why Join Us?</p><ul><li>Supportive, welcoming work environment</li><li>Competitive pay (based on experience)</li><li>Part-time hours (15-20/week) to start with flexible scheduling and extended hours over time. 1-2 Saturdays a month is required.</li><li>Work that makes a real difference in people&rsquo;s lives</li></ul><p>If you&rsquo;re enthusiastic about eye care and enjoy helping patients see their best, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you!</p><p>Work Location:</p><ul><li>One location</li></ul><p>Work Remotely</p><ul><li>No</li></ul><p>Job Type: Part-time</p><p>Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Employee discount</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>On-the-job training</li><li>Uniform allowance</li></ul><p>Ability to Commute:</p><ul><li>Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Part-Time Optometric Assistant / Technician

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium

<div>Pay Range:$25.00 - $30.04 This position supports eye care services to patients of all ages. This position requires/develops skills as an optometry assistant including optical and imaging duties through on-the-job and self-training modules. Customer service, attention to detail, clear communication and timely documentation are essential for this position.
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This is a career ladder position with four levels designed to provide progressively more technical and independent work experiences. Promotion between job levels is based on performance, skill acquisition, required certifications, and the demonstrated ability to successfully handle duties requiring progressively more responsibility.<p></p><p>
SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.</p><p></p><p>
Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it&rsquo;s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.</p><p></p><div><p><b>
Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job (as skills </b><b>acquire)</b></p></div><p></p><div><p>
Optometry Assistant</p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Room and screen patients for the providers, perform optical and point of care lab testing.</p></li><li><p>
Accurately document in a timely manner.</p></li></ul></div><p></p><div><p>
Optical</p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Assist patients with optical orders: optical benefits verification, frame selection, measurements, order entry, payment collection, order verification, dispensing (glasses and contacts) in-person or by mail, adjustments, repairs, and warranty replacements.</p></li><li><p>
Assist with inventory management: ordering, cleaning, returns and frame placement.</p></li><li><p>
Assist with approval and reconciliation of invoices for timely payment.</p></li></ul></div><p></p><div><p>
Imaging</p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Acquires ocular imaging: photos, ocular coherence tomography, visual fields, topography.</p></li><li><p>
Enters images into medical record for provider review.</p></li></ul></div><p></p><div><p>
Administrative Support</p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Assist with triage, tracking and scheduling of referred, recalled or diabetic patients.</p></li><li><p>
Assist with phones, directing/answering patient questions and paperwork.</p></li><li><p>
Work with Referral Care Coordinators, providers and/or clinics to facilitate patient referrals.</p></li><li><p>
Order and maintain office and medical supplies.</p></li></ul></div><p></p><div><p>
Other Functions</p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Always maintain patient confidentiality.</p></li><li><p>
Work collaboratively to meet the needs of the patients and organizational goals.</p></li><li><p>
Other duties as assigned.</p></li></ul></div><p></p><p><b>
Additional Details:</b></p><p></p><p><b>
Education</b><b>, Certifications, and Licenses Required</b></p><div><div><ul><li><p>
High School Diploma or GED</p></li><li><p>
BLS at hire or must obtain within 3 months of hire</p></li><li><p>
Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years</p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><br>
Experience </b><b>Required</b></p></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p>
One year of medical office experience preferred.</p></li></ul></div></div><p></p><div><p><b>
Knowledge of</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Knowledge of medical and ophthalmic terminology.</p></li><li><p>
Knowledge and demonstrated use of customer service principles.</p></li><li><p>
Knowledge and demonstrated use of safety and infection control principles.</p></li></ul></div><p></p><div><p><b><br>
Skills i</b><b>n</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Customer service, time management and organization.</p></li><li><p>
Computer use with a high degree of accuracy and detail orientation.</p></li><li><p>
Verbal and written communication.</p></li></ul></div><p></p><div><p><b><br>
Ability to</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Ability to multi-task and work independently in fast paced environment.</p></li><li><p>
Ability to learn and maintain optometry assistant competencies.</p></li><li><p>
Ability to problem-solve and use conflict resolution skills to develop and maintain good working relations with other staff and departments.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Travel Required</b></p><ul><li>
Required to accompany optometrist on field trips, 3-6 weeks per year.</li></ul><p></p><div><p><b>
Other Qualifications</b></p></div><div><ul><li>
Fine detail manual dexterity with precision for eyeglass repairs.</li></ul></div></div><p></p><p><b>
Position Information:</b></p><p></p>
Work Shift:OT 8/40<p></p><p><i>
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!</i></p></div>

Optometric Assistant I

Parkland Health

<div>Location: Moody Outpatient Center<br>
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<b>Schedule: Fulltime Days, Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm</b><br>
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<ul><li><b>Location: CV Roman Health Center</b></li></ul><br>
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Primary Purpose:</b>
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Performs various optometric pre-testing procedures, including reviewing patient's previous records, obtains and documents patient medical/ocular history, review of systems, chief complaint, preliminary testing, and select supervised testing.
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<b>Minimum Specifications</b><br>
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<b>Education:</b><br>
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<ul><li>Must have completed training through an accredited Medical Assistant training program</li></ul><br>
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Experience:</b>
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<ul><li><b>Must have six months of relevant Optometry or Ophthalmology experience.</b></li></ul><br>
<b>Certification/Registration/Licensure:</b>
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Must have current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from one of the following:<br>
<ul><li>
American Heart Association</li><li>
American Red Cross</li><li>
Military Training Network</li></ul><br>
<b>Skills or Special Abilities:</b>
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<ul><li>Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, hospital staff, and the general public.</li><li>
Must be able to document patient history in EMR.</li><li>
Must be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of optometry, ocular anatomy, and conditions of eye.</li><li>
Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of conducting ocular tests.</li><li>
Must be able to demonstrate basic patient skills in the use of supplies and assigned equipment.</li></ul><br>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
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<ul><li>Makes initial contact with patients, providing ocular evaluations (i.e., autorefraction, lensometry, IOP check with non-contact tonometer or tonopen, instilling drops such as those required for dilation) to assist the physician in patient assessment.</li></ul><br>
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Tests patients using visual field analysis to assist in determining the progression of glaucoma and other disease processes.</li></ul><br>
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Tests patients using non-invasive imaging technology i/e retinal imaging, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) to assist in determining the extent of progression of disease processes when needed.</li></ul><br>
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Instructs patients on the care and handling (insertion and removal) of contact lenses, to ensure proper patient care and safety.</li></ul><br>
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Cleans and stocks lanes (inventory supplies) and reports depleted supplies to ensure sufficient supplies and materials are available to avoid shortages.</li></ul><br>
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Attends in-services and continuing education clinics to ensure on-going certification. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.</li></ul><br>
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May administer unit-dose medications under the direction of the delegating physician according to department policies and procedures after successful completion of competencies and signed Physician-Unit Based Medication Administration Delegation form.</li></ul><br>
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Maintains a positive working relationship with patients, medical staff, clinic staff, and management to facilitate cooperative and coordinated interaction.</li></ul><br>
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Requisition ID:</b> 986662</div>

Optometric Medical Assistant

Focus Optometry

<p><b>Join Our Patient-Focused Optometry Practice in Milpitas</b></p><p>We are a friendly, patient-focused private optometry practice in Milpitas seeking a friendly, detail-oriented, and dependable team member to join us. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is interested in building a long-term career in eye care.</p><p>We are open to both <b>full-time and part-time candidates</b>.</p><p><b>Why Join Us?</b></p><ul><li>Supportive, team-oriented work environment</li><li>Opportunity for <b>career growth into an Optician role</b></li><li>Hands-on training and skill development</li><li>For full-time employees: comprehensive benefits including <b>medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays</b></li></ul><p><b>What You&rsquo;ll Do:</b></p><ul><li>Provide a warm, welcoming experience for patients</li><li>Answer phones and manage scheduling efficiently</li><li>Verify insurance and assist with administrative tasks</li><li>Perform optometric pre-testing (training provided)</li><li>Assist patients with frame selection and eyewear needs</li><li>Help manage inventory and maintain an organized, clean office</li></ul><p><b>What We&rsquo;re Looking For:</b></p><ul><li>Friendly, professional, and patient-centered attitude</li><li>Strong organizational and multitasking skills</li><li>Reliable and detail-oriented</li><li>Comfortable learning new skills and technology</li><li>Prior optometry or healthcare experience is a plus, but <b>not required&mdash;we will train the right candidate</b></li><li>Bilingual in English and Chinese or Vietnamese is a plus</li><li>Availability to work Saturdays preferred</li></ul><p>If you&rsquo;re looking for more than just a job&mdash;and want a role where you can grow, learn, and make a difference in patients&rsquo; lives&mdash;we&rsquo;d love to meet you!</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: From $20.00 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Bereavement leave</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>On-the-job training</li><li>Paid parental leave</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Uniform allowance</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Can you work saturdays?</li><li>Do you speak chinese? Mandarin or Cantonese?</li></ul><p>Education:</p><ul><li>High school or equivalent (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Optical/Optometry: 1 year (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Language:</p><ul><li>Vietnamese (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Ability to Commute:</p><ul><li>Milpitas, CA 95035 (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Full Time Receptionist and Optometric Assistant

Focus On Eyes

<p><b>Job Description: Optical/Clinical Assistant</b></p><p>This role typically blends administrative support with preliminary clinical testing.</p><ul><li><b>Summary</b>: We are seeking a friendly, detail-oriented individual to join our team. You will be a primary point of contact for patients, assisting with both front-office duties and basic clinical pre-testing.</li><li><b>Key Responsibilities</b>:</li><li><b>Patient Intake</b>: Greet patients, answer phones, schedule appointments, and verify insurance coverage.</li><li><b>Clinical Support</b>: Perform preliminary eye tests (e.g., visual acuity, &quot;air puff&quot; pressure tests, and retinal imaging).</li><li><b>Optical Sales</b>: Assist patients with frame selection and educate them on lens types and contact lens care.</li><li><b>Administration</b>: Maintain accurate electronic medical records (EMR), handle billing/coding tasks, and manage frame inventory.</li><li><b>Qualifications</b>:</li></ul><p>High school diploma or GED.</p><p>Strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor.</p><p>Basic computer literacy; experience with EMR systems like Crystal PM is a plus.</p><p><i>Optional</i>: Certified Optometric Assistant (COA) or Technician (COT) status.</p><p>Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Optical/Clinical Assistant

Suburban Eye Institute

<p><b>Job Summary</b><br/>We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Optometric Technician to join our team on Mondays, Thursdays, and half-day Saturdays with opportunities to go full-time in the future. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing exceptional patient care and support to our optometrists. This position involves performing various clinical tasks, assisting with patient intake, and ensuring a smooth operation within the practice.</p><p><b>Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Conduct patient intake procedures, including gathering ocular and medical history</li><li>Assist optometrists with pretesting procedures prior to eye examinations</li><li>Manage medical records and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations</li><li>Utilize our EMR system, Compulink, for accurate documentation and patient management</li><li>Educate patients on proper eye care practices and post-examination instructions</li><li>Support front desk operations, including scheduling appointments and handling contact lens sales transactions</li><li>Collaborate with team members to enhance clinic efficiency and patient satisfaction</li></ul><p><b>Experience</b><br/>Candidates should possess the following skills and experience:</p><ul><li>Entry Level - on-the-job training will be provided</li><li>Previous experience in patient care within an optometry or ophthalmology setting is preferred</li><li>Familiarity with optometric terminology, physiology, anatomy knowledge, and optometric coding/billing practices is preferred</li><li>Experience with EMR systems; knowledge of Compulink is a plus</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a clinical environment while maintaining professionalism and empathy towards patients</li></ul><p>Join our team as an Optometric Technician where you can make a difference in patients' lives while furthering your career in the healthcare field.</p><p>Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>On-the-job training</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Optometric Technician / Receptionist

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