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Optometric Assistant

Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States · On-site

$20/hr–$21/hr

Mid level

Southwest Eye Care is hiring for a full-time Optometric Assistant at our Minnetonka location.. Who we are: We are ambassadors of integrity, who are committed to individualized care using remarkable technology, to create …

Skills: Patient Care, Multi-tasking, Critical Thinking, Medical History Taking, Visual Acuity Testing

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Patient Service Specialist

Watertown, Minnesota, United States · On-site

$18/hr–$19/hr

Entry level

Southwest Eye Care is hiring for a part-time (24 hours/week) Patient Service Specialist for our Watertown, MN location! This position would work on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. We are ambassadors of integrity, who a…

Skills: Patient Scheduling, Customer Service, Insurance Verification, Data Entry, Bookkeeping

Southwest Eye Care logoSouthwest Eye Care

Optometric Assistant

Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States · On-site

$20/hr–$21/hr

Mid level

Southwest Eye Care is hiring for a full-time Optometric Assistant at our Minnetonka location.. Who we are: We are ambassadors of integrity, who are committed to individualized care using remarkable technology, to create …

Skills: Patient Care, Multi-tasking, Critical Thinking, Medical History Taking, Visual Acuity Testing

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Optometric Assistant

Southwest Eye Care

Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States • On-site

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  • $20/hr–$21/hr
  • Full-time
  • high school, professional certificate
  • Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Hsa, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay
  • Posted 6d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Optometric Assistant supports doctors by performing pretests, taking patient histories, and preparing exam rooms. Additionally, they handle front desk administration, optical sales, and contact lens management.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required, with a preference for three years of optical or customer service experience. Certifications such as ABO, NCLE, CPO, CPOA, or COA are preferred.

Full job description

Southwest Eye Care is hiring for a full-time Optometric Assistant at our Minnetonka location..  

Who we are:

We are ambassadors of integrity, who are committed to individualized care using remarkable technology, to create an exceptional patient experience. We are dedicated to creating work/life harmony in an efficient and enjoyable environment for everyone who enters our clinics. Sound too good to be true? Apply today and learn more about your opportunities with Team SWEC!  Starting pay is $20.00-21.00/hour.

This opportunity is for you if:

  • You are professional, caring, and able to multi-task
  • You like the hustle and bustle of the healthcare industry
  • You are an adaptable and strong team player
  • You can work independently and demonstrate critical thinking skills
  • You have a passion for growth and desire to continue learning
  • You can work flexible hours, one night and one Saturday a month

About the Optometric Assistant role:

  • Focuses on the Patient: Seeks to understand patient needs to create value
  • Demonstrates a Positive Attitude and Resilience: Adapts positively to pressure, setbacks, challenges, and change to achieve and sustain peak effectiveness.
  • Drives for Success: Delivers excellent performance by seizing opportunities and proactively taking concrete actions that adhere to Southwest Eye Care policies and procedures. Goes the extra-mile and persistently overcomes obstacles.
  • Assist doctors during clinic times by taking patient health histories, visual acuities, and perform pretests requested by the doctors. Prep exam rooms for clinic and close down rooms after clinic.
  • Perform front desk duties included but not limited to answering phones, greeting patients, checking in patients, prepping charts, filing, verifying insurance, billing professional fees, and scheduling appointments.
  • Optical duties as assigned including but not limited to frame selections, ophthalmic lens ordering, frame ordering, glasses adjustments, dispensing glasses, dispensing contacts, repairing glasses, verifying glasses and frame orders, and notifying patients when product is available.
  • Contact lens responsibilities including patient contact lens orders, verifying contact lens orders, ordering contact lens trials, and I & R classes.
  • Responsible for ordering medical supplies, eye drops used during patient visits, and sample prescription drops.
  • Other administrative duties including but not limited to reconciling monthly statements with invoices, ordering office supplies, and cleaning the office.
  • Travel to other offices required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

You meet these requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Three years related optical experience or customer service experience preferred
  • ABO, NCLE, CPO, CPOA, COA certifications preferred
Benefits 
  • Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, HSA)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401K Retirement Savings Plan
  • Other Benefits:  Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Life/AD&D,  Disability, Commuter, Dependent Care, Adoption & Surrogate, Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discounts

 

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

 Unifeye Vision Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
 

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About Southwest Eye Care

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Providing exceptional patient care close to home!

Industry
Medical Practices
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2005
Headquarters
Chaska, MN Minnesota
LinkedIn followers
455

Southwest Eye Care is a full-service ophthalmology and optometry practice with 10 locations across the western Twin Cities. Our mission is to provide full scope medical, refractive, and surgical care to patients of all ages, utilizing advanced technologies, in a welcoming and modern medical setting.

Offices: 1200 Chaska Creek Way, Suite 110, Chaska, MN Minnesota 55318, US · 741 E Enterprise Dr., Belle Plaine, Minnesota 56011, US · 1201 Greeley Ave, N #3, Glencoe, Minnesota 55336, US · 218 Main St. #105, Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350, US · 13550 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305, US

Comprehensive Eye ExaminationsPediatric Eye CareCataract & Cataract SurgeryGlaucoma & Glaucoma TreatmentMacular Degeneration TreatmentEyelid SurgeryInfections & InjuriesLASIKContact LensesPrescription Glasses
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About Southwest Eye Care

LinkedInVisit site

Providing exceptional patient care close to home!

Industry
Medical Practices
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2005
Headquarters
Chaska, MN Minnesota
LinkedIn followers
455

Southwest Eye Care is a full-service ophthalmology and optometry practice with 10 locations across the western Twin Cities. Our mission is to provide full scope medical, refractive, and surgical care to patients of all ages, utilizing advanced technologies, in a welcoming and modern medical setting.

Offices: 1200 Chaska Creek Way, Suite 110, Chaska, MN Minnesota 55318, US · 741 E Enterprise Dr., Belle Plaine, Minnesota 56011, US · 1201 Greeley Ave, N #3, Glencoe, Minnesota 55336, US · 218 Main St. #105, Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350, US · 13550 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305, US

Comprehensive Eye ExaminationsPediatric Eye CareCataract & Cataract SurgeryGlaucoma & Glaucoma TreatmentMacular Degeneration TreatmentEyelid SurgeryInfections & InjuriesLASIKContact LensesPrescription Glasses
View all jobs at Southwest Eye Care

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