OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT

Franklin Primary Health Center Inc•Mobile, AL

49d•$14 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent is accountable to the Optometrist and the Department Manager. Performs preliminary interviews, exams and procedures for the Vision department. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Performs preliminary interviews, exams and procedures for the Vision Centerwhich include: Visual acuity; distance and near; aided and unaided Color vision Stereopsis Pupillary measurements Tonometry Visual field testing Patient preparation for: Dilation and Fundus photography Keratometry Prepares eye/medical history and completes patient file with all necessary information. Dispenses Ophthalmic (Contact Lenses) Orders contact lenses as prescribed Provide client teaching on insertion, removal and hygiene for lenses. Polish PMMA lenses Follow up consultations with patients. Dispenses Ophthalmic (Eyewear) Explains technique and emphasis of eyewear styles. Assist clients with selection and care of eyewear Orders, ships, inspects and verifies all eyewear Order, purchase, stock and inventory eyewear Receive all sales representatives Dispense and adjusts eyewear Maintains confidentiality of patient medical history. Performs any other related duties as instructed by Optometrist and Department Manager.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent
two or more years work experience in an optometry office or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides preferred knowledge, skills and abilities.
Ability to Relocate: Mobile, AL 36603: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Nice To Haves

CPO preferred
Ophthalmology: 1 year (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Performs preliminary interviews, exams and procedures for the Vision Center
Prepares eye/medical history and completes patient file with all necessary information.
Dispenses Ophthalmic (Contact Lenses)
Orders contact lenses as prescribed
Provide client teaching on insertion, removal and hygiene for lenses.
Polish PMMA lenses
Follow up consultations with patients.
Dispenses Ophthalmic (Eyewear)
Explains technique and emphasis of eyewear styles.
Assist clients with selection and care of eyewear
Orders, ships, inspects and verifies all eyewear
Order, purchase, stock and inventory eyewear
Receive all sales representatives
Dispense and adjusts eyewear
Maintains confidentiality of patient medical history.
Performs any other related duties as instructed by Optometrist and Department Manager.