Certified Optical Aide-Up to $42.86 Hour-Up to $500 in shift bonuses -Potential Work Stoppage
About The Position
Urgent Need: Certified Optical Aide- Up to $42.66/ hour - For Potential Work Stoppage Interim Healthcare Staffing has an immediate need for an Optical Aide to help with a potential work stoppage in the St. Paul area. Schedule : Monday - Friday approximate hours between 7am-6pm Pay Rate : Up to $42.66/ Hour Job Responsibilities: Room patients for the eye care provider which includes: Record patient’s presenting complaint/history, reconcile meds, document allergies, obtain visual acuity, check pupils, motility, cover test and confrontation fields, neutralize and record patient’s eyeglass prescription, perform stereo testing and color vision testing as indicated. Perform visual field testing/OCT/intraocular pressure measurements/pachymetry/photography. Schedule surgery and all appropriate pre-op and post-op appointments. Triage patients – in clinic, on phone or inbox messages. Contact patients with test results. Arrange for consults and additional testing. Clean and maintain all surgical and ophthalmic instruments and exam rooms. 6. Monitor and order supplies as needed. Set up and assist with minor surgery. Administer oral and ocular medications as directed by eye care provider. 1 Provide contact lens training for insertion and removal/care of lenses, place contact lens orders and stock trial sets, collect contact lens fees and contact lens service fees
Requirements
- Minimum of one year work experience in an eye care setting.
- Ophthalmic assistant certification by Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCHAPO) or paraoptometric assistant certification by the American Optometric Association (AOA)
- Must be professional, punctual, dependable and possess good communication skills.
- Must be able to interact with patients and staff in a courteous and cooperative manner.
- Proficiency with computers and electronic charting.
Responsibilities
- Room patients for the eye care provider which includes: Record patient’s presenting complaint/history, reconcile meds, document allergies, obtain visual acuity, check pupils, motility, cover test and confrontation fields, neutralize and record patient’s eyeglass prescription, perform stereo testing and color vision testing as indicated.
- Perform visual field testing/OCT/intraocular pressure measurements/pachymetry/photography.
- Schedule surgery and all appropriate pre-op and post-op appointments.
- Triage patients – in clinic, on phone or inbox messages.
- Contact patients with test results.
- Arrange for consults and additional testing.
- Clean and maintain all surgical and ophthalmic instruments and exam rooms.
- Monitor and order supplies as needed.
- Set up and assist with minor surgery.
- Administer oral and ocular medications as directed by eye care provider.
- Provide contact lens training for insertion and removal/care of lenses, place contact lens orders and stock trial sets, collect contact lens fees and contact lens service fees
Benefits
- Locally Owned and Operated Business
- Opportunity to work different locations and diverse settings
- Working with Clinics and Hospitals throughout the 7-county area of Minneapolis/Saint Paul
- Free Education Courses
- Competitive Salary
- PTO accrual based on hours worked
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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