clinical /optical assistant

Job Overview

Focus on Eyes is seeking a friendly, detail-oriented Optical/Clinical Assistant to join our team. This position combines patient care, clinical pre-testing, optical support, and front-office responsibilities. If you enjoy working with people, are detail-oriented, and are interested in eye care and optical services, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume to [email protected]

Responsibilities

• Patient-facing: Greeting patients, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and insurance verification.
• Clinical pre-testing: visual acuity, retinal imaging, and other preliminary eye tests.
• Optical: helping patients choose frames, explaining lenses, and providing contact-lens-care guidance.
• Administrative: EMR documentation, billing/coding, and inventory management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional, friendly, and patient-focused demeanor.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn electronic medical record systems.
• Previous experience with Crystal PM or another EMR system is a plus.
• Optical, medical-office, or eye-care experience is preferred but not required.
• Certified Optometric Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician/Optometric Technician (COT) certification is a plus, but not required.

Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person