Certified Optometric Assistant / Ophthalmic Tech

Kintegra Health•Gastonia, NC

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About The Position

The Certified Optometric Assistant / Ophthalmic Technician supports optical testing, patient examinations, fitting and adjusting frames, and coordination of services with community partners and internal staff. Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Technician leads scheduling processes for the Optometry service line, measures productivity through reporting, and collaborates with district and school administrative staff, nurses, and principals. The role coordinates mobile vision clinic schedules at schools and Kintegra Health facilities, assists with optical testing and exams, fits eyeglasses, and schedules patient appointments. Additional duties include safely operating and maintaining the clinic vehicle, setting up clinics, monitoring and replenishing inventory, and keeping the vehicle and work areas clean, sanitized, and organized. Kintegra Health describes itself as a community-sponsored, family-centered provider of health care, health education, and preventive care services regardless of ability to pay. Its core requirements include putting patients first, focusing on processes rather than blame, acting with integrity and honesty, cooperating and remaining flexible, and working with cultural sensitivity. Its goals include providing accessible comprehensive primary care, addressing physical and social health needs, emphasizing preventive care and education, and collaborating with community providers through an interdisciplinary team approach.

Requirements

Optometric Assistant Certification is required.
Training must be from an ICA-accredited program or an IJCAHPO/AAO independent study program.
COA or COT certification.
A minimum of 6 months to 1 year of virtual experience in Ophthalmology or Optometry is required.
At least 2 years of experience as an Optometric Assistant.
Skilled in Microsoft Excel and Office.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with schools.

Responsibilities

Work with the Program Manager to develop strategic schedules for mobile vision clinics at schools, based on district calendars, and clinics at Kintegra Health facilities.
Coordinate with operations staff, nurses, county health officials, principals, and district administrators to identify and recommend schedule changes and respond to changing needs, including provider unavailability and urgent visits.
Maintain relevant program data points in support of the Program Manager.
Communicate schedule changes and updates promptly among the Program Manager, operations staff, and school districts.
Assist with optical testing procedures.
Assist with measuring and fitting eyeglasses, including frame selection.
Assist the provider with exams as needed.
Coordinate and schedule patient appointments.
Maintain safe driving, parking, and vehicle-use practices.
Set up clinics and monitor and replenish inventory, including loading, visually inspecting, and fueling the vehicle.
Keep the vehicle and work areas clean, sanitized, and organized.
Perform other duties as assigned.