Optometric Assistant Part Time
$37,440–$56,160 year
On-site · Staten Island, New York, United States
Job Summary
Assist optometric examinations and patient journey by preparing patients for onsite and remote exams, conducting pre-exam diagnostic tests, and documenting results in the EMR. Serve as liaison between patients and Optometrists, explain preliminary testing, and support remote eye exams including video conferencing. Manage insurance preauthorization, scheduling, patient flow, and communication of doctor recommendations to retail staff. Operate with HIPAA/privacy compliance, maintain accurate patient records, instruct on contact lens care, and adapt to travel between locations as needed. Require strong customer service, organization, attention to detail, effective communication, and ability to multi-task in a healthcare setting.
Required Qualifications
- One (1) year of related experience
- HS diploma, GED or equivalent related job experience
Desired Qualifications
- One (1) year of related experience
- HS diploma, GED or equivalent related job experience
- Optical or Healthcare background preferred
- Medical office/business professionalism required
- Training provided
- Excellent customer service skills
- Very detail orientated and well organized
- Ability to multi-task
- HIPAA & Security Requirements knowledge
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