Optometric Assistant

Southwest Eyecare • Minnetonka, MN

8d • $20 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Southwest Eye Care is hiring for a full-time Optometric Assistant at our Minnetonka location. We are ambassadors of integrity, committed to individualized care using remarkable technology to create an exceptional patient experience. We are dedicated to creating work/life harmony in an efficient and enjoyable environment for everyone who enters our clinics. This role focuses on the patient, demonstrates a positive attitude and resilience, and drives for success by delivering excellent performance and adhering to company policies and procedures. The Optometric Assistant will assist doctors during clinic times, perform pretests, prep and close exam rooms, handle front desk duties, perform optical duties, manage contact lens responsibilities, order medical supplies and eye drops, and perform other administrative duties as assigned. Travel to other offices is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Three years related optical experience or customer service experience preferred
• ABO, NCLE, CPO, CPOA, COA certifications preferred

Nice To Haves

• Professional, caring, and able to multi-task
• Likes the hustle and bustle of the healthcare industry
• Adaptable and strong team player
• Can work independently and demonstrate critical thinking skills
• Passion for growth and desire to continue learning
• Can work flexible hours, one night and one Saturday a month

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors during clinic times by taking patient health histories, visual acuities, and perform pretests requested by the doctors.
• Prep exam rooms for clinic and close down rooms after clinic.
• Perform front desk duties included but not limited to answering phones, greeting patients, checking in patients, prepping charts, filing, verifying insurance, billing professional fees, and scheduling appointments.
• Optical duties as assigned including but not limited to frame selections, ophthalmic lens ordering, frame ordering, glasses adjustments, dispensing glasses, dispensing contacts, repairing glasses, verifying glasses and frame orders, and notifying patients when product is available.
• Contact lens responsibilities including patient contact lens orders, verifying contact lens orders, ordering contact lens trials, and I & R classes.
• Responsible for ordering medical supplies, eye drops used during patient visits, and sample prescription drops.
• Other administrative duties including but not limited to reconciling monthly statements with invoices, ordering office supplies, and cleaning the office.
• Travel to other offices required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Life/AD&D, Disability, Commuter, Dependent Care, Adoption & Surrogate, Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED