Optometric Assistant

Location:  Colorado Springs, CO

Pay Range:  From $15.70 per Hour for “Entry-Level” and up to $21.00 per Hour for Very Experienced, Well-Qualified Professionals 

Job Profile: Vision Technician

Overview:  

Hero Practice Services is seeking a Vision Technician to ensure a positive first impression by executing administrative as well as optometric duties to positively maximize each patients’ entire visit within the Vision department of our practices. 

Hero Practice Services is the only practice management company focused on delivering the systems, processes, and people needed to efficiently deliver quality dental, vision, and orthodontic care to children in underserved communities. With offices across the country, we have helped millions of children and young people gain access to the care they need since 2006. Working at Hero is both a career and a calling … join us, BE A HERO!  

The Opportunity: 

This role has the unique opportunity to support the Heroes who actively serve the children and young people in our communities by improving their overall health and well-being.    

You will be responsible for the following: 

• Call patients regarding appointment confirmations, reminders, cancellations, no shows and recalls 
• Accurately and correctly collect patient information, medical information, and process patient payments during check-in and check-out 
• Accompany patients and parents during exams to pre-test the patient and assist Optometrist in scribing and finding a good fit for glasses for the patient 
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and patient-centric working environment.
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, Employee Handbook). 

You will be required to possess the following: 

• High school diploma or GED 
• One year of administrative and customer service experience
• Optometric experience preferred, but will fully train
• Strong interpersonal skills and the desire for professional growth.
• Be organized and possess a superior knowledge of optometry 

Your Compensation and Benefits will include the following: 

• Monthly Bonus Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Savings Plan, Disability and much more!
• Professional Advancement Opportunities in an established, growing health care group. 

Physical Requirements  

This position requires full range of body motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. 

Salary : $16 - $21