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How much do remote optometry jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote optometry in Texas is $17.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.57 and $18.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Optometry vs Remote Ophthalmology?

AspectRemote OptometryRemote Ophthalmology
Required CredentialsDoctor of Optometry (OD) licenseMedical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with ophthalmology specialization
Work EnvironmentTelehealth consultations, vision assessments, patient educationMedical diagnosis, surgical planning, complex eye disease management
Employer & Industry UsageOptometry clinics, telehealth platforms, retail optical chainsHospitals, specialized eye clinics, telemedicine services

Remote Optometry primarily involves vision care, eye exams, and basic eye health assessments via telehealth, requiring an OD license. Remote Ophthalmology focuses on diagnosing and managing complex eye conditions, often requiring an MD or DO degree. While both roles utilize telemedicine, Remote Optometry is more accessible for general eye care, whereas Remote Ophthalmology handles advanced medical cases.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Optometrist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Optometrist, you need a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree, state licensure, and a strong understanding of eye health, vision care, and diagnostic procedures. Familiarity with telemedicine platforms, electronic health records (EHRs), and digital imaging tools is essential. Excellent communication, empathy, and self-motivation are critical soft skills for effectively engaging with patients virtually and collaborating with healthcare teams. These abilities are vital for delivering accurate diagnoses, high-quality patient care, and maintaining trust in a remote healthcare environment.

What Are Remote Optometry Jobs?

In remote optometry positions, your job is to work from home to assess and treat patients’ eye conditions using modern technological devices like high-definition smartphone cameras. As a virtual optometrist, you may diagnose eye conditions, such as nearsightedness and farsightedness, suggest treatment options for each patient, or provide suggestions for dealing with the daily problems caused by sight issues. Some remote optometrists focus on certain parts of the population, such as seniors who cannot leave the house to get exams in-person. Some optometrists provide remote optometry services in addition to regular office appointments. In these cases, you usually do your remote optometry services from your office, and the name refers to the patient's remoteness. You can also work in remote research roles in which you help expand the collective knowledge of the field.

What is remote optometry?

Remote optometry, also known as tele-optometry, is the practice of delivering eye care services through digital platforms. This allows optometrists to perform eye exams, provide consultations, and monitor patients' eye health remotely, often using video conferencing, secure messaging, and online diagnostic tools. Remote optometry increases access to care, especially for people in rural or underserved areas, and can be used for follow-up visits, prescription renewals, and screening for certain eye conditions. However, some eye exams and treatments may still require in-person visits for more detailed assessments or procedures.

How does a remote optometrist typically collaborate with in-person healthcare teams and patients?

Remote optometrists often work closely with in-person clinical staff, such as ophthalmic technicians and primary care physicians, to coordinate patient care. They may conduct virtual consultations, review diagnostic images, and provide recommendations for treatment or follow-up. Effective communication is key, as remote optometrists must ensure their findings and instructions are clearly conveyed to both patients and on-site team members. This collaborative approach helps maintain high standards of patient care while leveraging the flexibility of telehealth.
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Infographic showing various Remote Optometry job openings in Texas as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 58% Full Time, 30% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,983 per year, or $17.3 per hour.
Medical Biller/Claims Processing - Patient Support Representative - Remote

Medical Biller/Claims Processing - Patient Support Representative - Remote

IQVIA

Houston, TX • Remote

$23/hr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago


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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

Patient Support Medical Claims Processing Representative

Contract Remote Role - Location (Open to Remote US)

As the only global provider of commercial solutions, IQVIA understands what it takes to deliver nationally and internationally. Our teams help biopharma, medical device and diagnostic companies get their therapies to the people who need them. We help customers gain insight and access to their markets and ultimately demonstrate their product's value to payers, physicians, and patients. A significant part of our business is providing patient support programs on the behalf of our customers. With the right experience, you can help provide support to patients in need of available therapies.

IQVIA has the world's largest Commercial Sales & Medical Solutions (CSMS) organization dedicated to the launch and marketing of pharmaceutical and medical products. With a focus on providing talent for patient support, field/inside sales, medical device support, clinical support, and medical affairs our CSMS division has 10,000+ field professionals in more than 30 countries addressing physician and patient needs.

We are excited to announce that currently we are looking for a 100% remote (work from home-WFH) contact Patient Support Medical Claims Processing Representative to join our team. In this position, you will provide payment assistance solutions such as co-pay cards or vouchers. The Patient Support Call Center Representative is primarily responsible for receiving medical claims from HCPs or patients and vetting the claim against program specific business rules to determine if the claim should be paid or rejected. This role will be a contract role with IQVIA managed by an external agency, with the opportunity to be converted to an IQVIA full-time employee.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Primary responsibilities involve receiving medical claims from HCPs or patients, ensuring the adequate supporting documentation has been provided, interpreting the EOB/CMS1500, vetting the claim against program specific business rules and ultimately determining if the claim should be paid or rejected
  • Exceptional organizational skills are required
  • May provide support as needed for customer requests via telephone, email, fax, or other available means of contact to the Support Center
  • Requires the ability to recognize operational challenges and suggest recommendations to management, as necessary
  • Ability to work 40 hours per week (shift available: 10:00am - 7:00pm ET) under moderate supervision

Minimum Education & Experience:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Experience in claim processing required
  • Medical Billing Certification required
  • Coding Certification required
  • Ability to interpret Explanation of Benefits (EOB)
  • HIPPA certified
  • Customer Service Experience preferred
  • Pharmacy Technician experience preferred
  • Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred

To be eligible for this position, you must reside in the same country where the job is located.

IQVIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We cultivate a diverse corporate culture across the 100+ countries where we operate, celebrating and rewarding teamwork and inclusiveness. By embracing our differences, we create innovative solutions that are good for IQVIA, our clients, and the advancement of healthcare everywhere. This role will be a contract role with IQVIA managed by an external agency, with the opportunity to be converted to an IQVIA full-time employee.

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IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more athttps://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role is $23.00 per hour. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

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At IQVIA, we are passionate about helping customers and partners improve results and patient outcomes. Everything we do contributes to this vision for creating a healthier world. In today’s healthcare environment, it’s not only about how much data, information, and technology you have at your fingertips – it’s what you do with it. IQVIA is focused on making intelligent connections for customers across the entire healthcare ecosystem to help you drive healthcare forward. Whether that means partnering with novel technology companies to boost patient engagement, leveraging AI & machine learning to accelerate results, or using decentralized trials to reach the right patients wherever they are – we are always looking for smarter ways to move you forward.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Durham, NC, US