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Rural Optometric Technician (Travel)

Hero Practice Services

#EHR #Visual Acuity #Color Vision #Underserved Children #Google Docs #Rural Healthcare #Optometry #Stereo Testing #Intero Order Processing #Patient Collection #Dilation Drops #Document Portal Spreadsheet

Full Time On Site 2-5 yrs$17 - $20 / HOURPosted 24 days ago

Location

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Salary

$17 - $20 / HOUR

Quick overview

Administer visual tests, operate diagnostic equipment, and assist optometrists during eye exams. Manage office processes including patient scheduling, insurance benefits, and eyewear selection for patients in rural locations.

Requirements summary

Previous experience in a vision practice and proficiency in EHR systems are preferred. Candidates should have the ability to tech, scribe, and potentially lead a team of assistants.

MultitaskingCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipDiagnostic Equipment OperationEHR SystemsScribingPatient CoordinationEyewear FittingVisual TestingInsurance Benefits Processing

Job description

Become a Hero and join us on our mission to help underserved kids!
Generous pay with monthly bonus opportunities
PTO and paid holidays
Career growth within your practice and the region

Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K & more

Adventure Dental, Vision, & Orthodontics in Santa Fe, NM, is 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 and will involve traveling to rural locations throughout the state.

Pay range: $17-$20/hr (Extra $3/hr when traveling)

Job 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

Job Qualifications
Previous experience in a vision practice is a plus
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
Preferred knowledge of optometric online software/database, Intero Order processing systems, Google Docs, and Document Portal Spreadsheet software
Bilingual a plus

In addition to the job description, you will be asked to perform other duties that support the business and our mission.