Optometric Technician

Hero Practice Services•Colorado Springs, CO

28d•$16 - $22

About The Position

Academy Kids Dental, Vision, & Orthodontics in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is seeking an Optometric Assistant to administer visual tests, operate diagnostic equipment, and help patients with eyewear fittings. The position reports to the Lead Optometric Assistant. The role supports the organization’s mission to provide high-quality, compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children. Additional duties supporting the business and its mission may be assigned.

Requirements

Ability to perform technical, scribing, and other optometric tasks.
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 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.
Accompany patients and parents during exams, perform pre-testing, and assist the optometrist with scribing and finding an appropriate glasses fit.
Perform vision tests, including visual acuity, color vision, stereo, confrontations, pupils, and ICT; administer dilation drops.
Help patients select frames and lenses based on prescriptions.
Process patient payments during 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 its mission.