Optometric Assistant Jobs in Ohio

Attentive to details; reviews prescriptions and/or patient information carefully; identifies special needs; consults with Optometrists, Optician or Practice Manager when necessary.

Adheres to attendance and daily time keeping requirements.

Performs other functions as assigned by Practice Manager or business needs.

1+ year of strong customer service skills (internal/external)

Previous experience in customer service, retail and/or optical

Assists with patient care and eye exams, including managing patient records and supporting patient flow throughout the exam.

Collaborate with doctor(s) and team members to provide seamless patient experience

Collaborative team player that will provide the best patient experience

Participate in a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, tax-free savings plans, life insurance and more

Consult with patients, accurately document existing conditions and complaints, and chart medical history to prep for Optometrist exam

Maintain a smooth flow of patients to the Doctor and additional office staff throughout appointment

Ensure patients are comfortable with office procedures to which they will be exposed during appointment

Speaking with patients on the phone

Patient check in and out

A variety of front desk administrative duties

Proficiency with computers and basic systems

The ability to interact with patients in a professional and friendly manner

Strong multi-tasking and time management skills

Educate patients on their insurance coverage and vision benefits

Obtain insurance authorizations and verification of benefits

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Team player with good interpersonal and listening skills

Knowledge of inventory management systems

Informs management of safety opportunities; demonstrates safe work practices.

Adheres to company policies and procedure, including but not limited to discounting, promotions and inventory management.

Possesses the ability to multi-task, prioritizes and manages time with competing priorities.

Adheres to attendance and daily time keeping requirements.

Performs other duties as assigned by Practice Manager or as business needs.

Strong multi-tasking and time management skills

Educate patients on their insurance coverage and vision benefits

Obtain insurance authorizations and verification of benefits

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Team player with good interpersonal and listening skills

Reviews prescriptions and/or patient information carefully and identifies special needs. Consults with the optician, Doctor or Retail Management when necessary.

Previous retail/optical experience preferred, but not required.

Ability to learn optical knowledge.

Ensures high quality patient care.

Maintains a professional atmosphere and appearance of doctor’s office and pretest room.

Understands ocular terminology and diseases and knows the ocular abbreviations.

Strong multi-tasking and time management skills

Educate patients on their insurance coverage and vision benefits

Obtain insurance authorizations and verification of benefits

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Team player with good interpersonal and listening skills

Strong multi-tasking and time management skills

Educate patients on their insurance coverage and vision benefits

Obtain insurance authorizations and verification of benefits

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Team player with good interpersonal and listening skills

Strong multi-tasking and time management skills

Educate patients on their insurance coverage and vision benefits

Obtain insurance authorizations and verification of benefits

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Team player with good interpersonal and listening skills