Optometric Technician (Bilingual, Spansih)

Hero Practice Services•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

Adventure Dental, Vision, & Orthodontics in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is seeking an Optometric Assistant to administer visual tests, operate diagnostic equipment, and assist patients with eyewear fittings. The role reports to the Lead Optometric Assistant and supports the organization’s mission to provide high-quality, compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children. The listed pay range is $17–$20 per hour, with bonus opportunities. The position also involves supporting office processes and patient care, maintaining a clean and presentable practice, and performing other duties that support the business and its mission. The posting describes the role as bilingual, but does not specify which language; it separately lists bilingual ability as a plus.

Requirements

Ability to perform optometric technical tasks and scribing.
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a vision practice.
Knowledge of optometric online software or databases, Intero Order processing systems, Google Docs, and Document Portal Spreadsheet software.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Monitor and help ensure smooth office processes, including coding and optometric materials, insurance benefits, patient collections, and documentation.
Contact patients about appointment confirmations, reminders, cancellations, missed appointments, and recalls.
Prepare patients for eye exams, perform initial pre-tests, and record results in support of optometrists.
Accompany patients and parents during exams, pre-test patients, assist the optometrist with scribing, and help find a suitable fit for glasses.
Perform vision tests, including visual acuity, color vision, stereo, confrontations, pupils, and ICT, and administer dilation drops.
Help patients select frames and lenses based on prescriptions.
Process patient payments at check-in and check-out.
Keep the practice clean and presentable, including cleaning restrooms and the patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting.
Perform other duties that support the business and the mission of providing services to underserved children.