What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometrist Assistant position at Golden Eyes Optometry?
Optometric Assistant / Optician
Golden Eyes Optometry – Henderson, NV
Full-Time | In-Person
Golden Eyes Optometry is seeking an experienced Optometric Assistant / Optician who is comfortable working on both the clinical and optical sides of a private optometry practice.
We are looking for someone with strong patient-service skills who understands needs-based prescribing, learning about a patient's work, computer use, driving, hobbies, and visual concerns, then helping recommend eyewear based on those needs and the doctor's recommendations.
Responsibilities
- Perform optometric pretesting and assist with patient flow
- Document accurately in RevolutionEHR
- Perform OCT, retinal photography, visual fields, topography, tonometry, and other diagnostic testing
- Assist with contact lens patients
- Help patients select appropriate frames and lenses
- Take accurate PDs, fitting heights, and optical measurements
- Understand progressive, single-vision, computer/occupational, anti-fatigue, and driving lenses
- Adjust, dispense, repair, and troubleshoot eyewear
- Explain lens recommendations clearly and confidently
- Understand vision insurance benefits
- Provide excellent phone and in-person customer service
Ideal Candidate
- 2 years optical/opticianry experience preferred
- Optometry or ophthalmology experience preferred
- RevolutionEHR experience is a plus
- Comfortable with pretesting and diagnostic equipment
- Strong knowledge of lens designs and frame fitting
- Dependable with consistent attendance
- Professional, friendly, organized, and detail-oriented
- Able to work effectively in a small private-practice environment
Our philosophy is simple: recommend eyewear based on what the patient needs
Pay: $–$/hour, depending on experience
Location: Henderson, NV
Job Type: Full-time, in-person
Screening Questions
- How many years of opticianry/optical experience do you have?
- Have you worked in an optometry or ophthalmology practice?
- Have you used RevolutionEHR?
- Are you comfortable taking PDs and progressive fitting heights?
- Briefly describe what needs-based prescribing means to you when recommending eyewear.
Salary : $20 - $22