Doctor’s Assistant for Specialty Optometry Office (Full-Time)

Busy vision therapy practice is seeking a full-time doctor’s assistant/tech to join our team. The ideal candidate has experience as a doctor’s assistant, optometric tech, scribe experience, or experience in a healthcare setting. The ideal candidate is interested and willing to become knowledgeable about our specialized area of practice. Knowledge of optometry/vision therapy is a plus. We are looking for someone with initiative who learns quickly and can take ownership of the role. 

About Us

We are the longest-established vision therapy practice in Austin, founded in 2004. We all have one thing in common—we love working with people!  We work with children and adults, including those with special needs such as autism or brain injury.

We are a strong team and work well together. We are very proud of our service to our patients and our level of professionalism. We are organized and efficient while still maintaining a personal touch. Our minimum standard is considered above and beyond by most. A standard of excellence is what we strive for every day. The team is encouraged to communicate their needs and ideas. We are goal oriented and provide incentives and rewards based on productivity and achievement of goals.

Position Details and Compensation Package

·       This is a full  time position (40 hours per week)

·       The weekly schedule would be as follows:

Monday-Thursday: 10am-7pm

Friday: 10am-6pm

·    Starting salary is $18-25 per hour based on experience. Previous experience will be taken into consideration. Employees also qualify for monthly production-based bonuses and periodic salary increases based on performance

Job Duties

This position requires a high degree of organization, attention to detail, performance under pressure and excellent grammar/spelling. The candidate must be extremely detail-oriented, meticulous, and able to communicate professionally both orally and in writing.

·       Scribe--document all parts of the optometrist’s evaluations including patient history, symptoms, medication, allergies, exam findings, results and consults with the patient/family into the EMR (electronic medical records) system

·       Transfer information from patient history forms into EMR system

·       Prepare consult information for patients after their evaluation

·       Order prescriptions including contact lenses, glasses and eyedrops

·       Administer ancillary testing such as visual field, visual processing tests, campimetries, inter-ocular pressures, topography and biometry

·       Transfer information from patient history forms into EMR system 

·       Prepare consult information for patients after their initial evaluation

·       Clean materials used in exam room and testing equipment between patients and at end of day 

·       Cover and turn off equipment

·       Tidy exam room/testing rooms, locking filing cabinets and turning off lights at end of day

·       Communicate messages to patients/families for the doctor team

·       Medical file indexing and filing

Personal Qualities

·       Detail oriented

·       Highly organized

·       Quick learner, motivated 

·       Demonstrates ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy in compliance with HIPPA 

·       Ability to type 50wpm preferred 

·       Able to follow directions and standard procedures

·       Able to learn from mistakes and grow in the position 

·       Proficient in verbal and written communications

·       Positive energy and professional appearance

·       Reliable/dependable, takes attendance seriously

·       Hard working, takes initiative

·       Team player/willing to assist the team

5656 Bee Cave Road
 Building D, Suite 201

Austin, TX 78746