Optometric Technician (Full-Time or Part-Time)
About The Position
Adventure Dental, Vision and Orthodontics in Santa Fe, NM are currently seeking an Optometric Assistant to administer visual tests, operate diagnostic equipment, and help with eyewear fittings. This position will report to the Lead Optometric Assistant. The role involves understanding and executing office processes, patient communication, supporting optometrists during exams, performing vision tests, assisting with frame and lens selection, processing payments, and maintaining the cleanliness of the practice. The company, Hero Practice Services, focuses on delivering quality dental, vision, and orthodontic care to children in underserved communities.
Requirements
- Ability to tech, scribe, and perform 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 is a plus
- Preferred knowledge of optometric online software/database, Intero Order processing systems, Google Docs, and Document Portal Spreadsheet software
- Bilingual a plus
Responsibilities
- Understand, monitor, and ensure the smooth execution of office processes, including coding and optometric materials, insurance benefits, patient collection, and documentation
- Call patients regarding appointment confirmations, reminders, cancellations, no shows, and recalls
- Support optometrists during eye exams by preparing patient, performing initial pre-tests, and recording results
- Accompany patients and parents during exams to pre-test the patient and assist Optometrist in scribing and finding a good fit for glasses
- Perform vision tests such as visual acuity, color vision, stereo, confrontations, pupils, ICT, and administer dilation drops
- Help patients select frames and lenses based on prescriptions
- Process patient payments during check-in and check-out
- Ensure practice is clean and presentable to patients to include cleaning restrooms, patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, dusting etc.
- Participate in other duties that support the mission of providing high-quality and compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children
Benefits
- Generous pay with monthly bonus opportunities
- PTO and paid holidays
- Career growth within your practice and the region
- Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K & more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
