Optometric Assistant

Wolfe Eye Clinic•Cedar Falls, IA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Wolfe Eye Clinic has an immediate opening for an Optometric Assistant based at its Cedar Falls Clinic. The position assists the Optometrist during clinic to provide comprehensive patient care. It also requires daytime travel to the Waterloo clinic as needed; mileage and time spent traveling to the non-base clinic are reimbursed.

Requirements

Be detail-oriented.
Have previous experience in a medical office.
Have experience with electronic medical records or medical office software.
Be able to work independently and in a team environment.
Have excellent time-management skills.
Have excellent patient-service skills.
Maintain excellent communication skills.
Be able to travel during the day to another clinic as needed.

Nice To Haves

Previous optical or ophthalmic experience is preferred; the employer is willing to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Assist the Optometrist during clinic.
Perform patient workups.
Perform diagnostic testing, including manual refraction, retinoscopy, keratometry, OCTs, visual fields, pressure checks, and tonometry.
Document medical and ocular histories in electronic medical records.
Order contact lenses.
Provide patient education.
Answer and triage patient calls.
Respond to tasks.
Complete paperwork and maintain patient documentation in the electronic medical record.
Sterilize exam rooms.
Monitor the patient schedule to help maintain clinic efficiency.
Travel to the Waterloo clinic based on clinic need.
Perform other duties as assigned.