Optometric Technician

Hero Practice Services•Baltimore, MD

4d•$17 - $20

About The Position

Adventure Dental & Vision in Baltimore, Maryland, is seeking an Optometric Assistant to administer visual tests, operate diagnostic equipment, and assist with eyewear fittings. The position 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 role also involves other duties that support the business and its mission.

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.
Knowledge of optometric online software or databases, Intero order processing systems, Google Docs, and Document Portal Spreadsheet software.
Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Understand, monitor, and ensure the smooth execution of office processes, including coding and optometric materials, insurance benefits, patient collection, and documentation.
Call patients about appointment confirmations, reminders, cancellations, no-shows, and recalls.
Support optometrists during eye exams by preparing patients, performing initial pre-tests, and recording results.
Accompany patients and parents during exams, pre-test patients, and assist the optometrist with scribing and finding a good 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 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 mission of providing high-quality, compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children.