Optician / Optometric Assistant

About the role

Join Chapa-De's Optometry team where you'll combine compassionate patient care, technical expertise, and style consultation to make a meaningful impact every day. From helping patients find the perfect eyewear to supporting vision care services, you'll play a key role in improving lives throughout our community.

Responsibilities

• Create exceptional patient experiences by coordinating appointments, answering questions, verifying insurance benefits, and guiding patients through their vision care journey.
• Support clinical vision services by performing diagnostic testing, including retinal imaging, OCT scans, visual field testing, and other entrance assessments.
• Help patients see and feel their best by assisting with frame selection, lens recommendations, eyewear fittings, adjustments, repairs, and contact lens education.
• Manage optical orders and inventory by coordinating with laboratories, inspecting incoming eyewear for quality, maintaining inventory, and ensuring timely delivery to patients.
• Serve as a trusted community health partner by promoting Chapa-De's mission, supporting community outreach events, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and patient privacy standards.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current ABO (American Board of Opticianry) certification and Five (5) years of experience working in an optometry or ophthalmologist office.
• Proficiency in optical equipment, lensometers, and fitting tools.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and insurance billing processes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience working in an optometry or ophthalmologist office.
• Current ABO (American Board of Opticianry) certification.
• Proficiency in optical equipment, lensometers, and fitting tools.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and insurance billing processes.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits (Prorated For Part Time)
• Employer-paid health insurance (medical, dental & vision): 100% employee coverage and 80% dependent coverage
• 17 days of PTO, 11 paid holidays, and 8+ paid sick days (1 hour earned for every 30 hours worked)
• Retirement plan with a 6% employer match

Pay

• Hourly Pay: $27.35-$31.72

Schedule

• Schedule: Tuesday-Friday 8am-5pm