
Vetting Process
EyeCareworks® Vetting Process
Only the Top 1-5% of Applicants Become EyeCareWorks Virtual Assistants
At EyeCareWorks, we don’t just hire virtual assistants — we carefully select and train dedicated professionals who become a trusted extension of your eye clinic team.Our rigorous 7-step vetting process ensures every VA is highly skilled, HIPAA-compliant, and specially trained for optometry and ophthalmology workflows. This is why 300+ eye care practices trust us with their patients’ protected health information.
Our 7-Step Rigorous Vetting Process
Step 1: Application & Resume ScreeningWe review education, healthcare background, and experience in medical or eye care settings. Only candidates with strong potential move forward.
Step 2: Skills & Eye Care Knowledge Assessment Rigorous tests including: Medical terminology and optometry-specific scenariosTyping speed and accuracyEMR/EHR simulation (Eyefinity, RevolutionEHR, CrystalPM)Insurance verification and patient scheduling tasks
Step 3: Communication & Cultural Fit EvaluationVideo interviews assess clear English communication, professionalism, empathy, and ability to represent your eye clinic professionally.
Step 4: Background & Reference ChecksCriminal background checkNBI clearance (Philippines)Employment and character reference verificationIdentity and education confirmation
Step 5: HIPAA & Privacy CertificationComprehensive HIPAA training and testing. Every VA must pass before any client work. Strict confidentiality agreements are signed at this stage.
Step 6: Trial Tasks & Probation PeriodCandidates complete real eye clinic tasks under supervision. Only those who perform at a high standard are approved.
Step 7: Ongoing Performance Monitoring & Annual RetrainingOnce placed, we conduct regular audits, performance reviews, and annual retraining. You receive monthly reports and have a replacement guarantee if needed.
The EyeCareWorks Difference
Unlike general VA companies, our process is exclusively designed for eye care. Our VAs are often licensed nurses or healthcare professionals with specialized optometry training. This means faster onboarding, fewer errors, and better patient outcomes for your practice.
Only the best make it — so you get the best.
Ready for a consistently excellent, HIPAA-compliant virtual assistant who truly understands your eye clinic?
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Tell Us Your Staffing Needs
Schedule a quick 15-minute call and share the tasks eating your time: scheduling, insurance verification, patient communication, EMR documentation, recalls, scribing, social media, or anything else.
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We Match You With an EyeCare Virtual Assistant®
We hand-pick a rigorously vetted, HIPAA-certified VA trained specifically for optometry and ophthalmology workflows. You get one dedicated assistant + trained backup.
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Your Assistant Integrates With Your Practice
Fast onboarding, full access to your systems, and immediate support on daily tasks. Track hours in real time, adjust tasks anytime, pause or cancel anytime – $8/hour flat, no contracts, no setup fees.
Flat-Rate Eye Care Virtual Assistant Pricing & No Contracts
⦿ Healthcare Professionals
⦿ No Setup Fees
⦿ HIPAA Trained & Certified
⦿ Cancel Anytime
⦿ Same Assistant Every Day
⦿ Select Who To Work With
⦿ Any EMR/EHR System
⦿ Scale as Needed
⦿ Weekly Billing
⦿ Tracking & Monitoring