Optometric Assistant
Fairview Health Services•Fridley, MN
•Onsite
About The Position
Assist Optometrist in the provision of quality patient care. Participates in the smooth and efficient operation of the department. Assists in the care, treatment and education of optometry patients. Provides services to patients, staff and others in a respectful and courteous manner. Works collaboratively with appropriate staff to ensure effective services and exercises prudent stewardship of financial and other resources. This position will support Andover, Fridley and Brooklyn Park Clinics.
Requirements
- Graduate from Optometry Assistant program or equivalent experience
- Lensometer experience
- Basic computer skills
- Good problem solving and communication skills
- Ability to effectively and sensitively relate to customers
Nice To Haves
- Graduate from an accredited Optometric Assistant program (CPO or CPOT)
- M.A./M.S.
- Optometric / Ophthalmic experience
- 2 years contact lens experience
Responsibilities
- Assist Optometrist in the provision of quality patient care.
- Participate in the smooth and efficient operation of the department.
- Assist in the care, treatment and education of optometry patients.
- Provide services to patients, staff and others in a respectful and courteous manner.
- Work collaboratively with appropriate staff to ensure effective services.
- Exercise prudent stewardship of financial and other resources.
Benefits
- Medical plans
- Dental plans
- Vision plans
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- PTO
- Sick and Safe Time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement
- Early access to earned wages
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
