Optometry Assistant

SACRAMENTO NATIVE AMERICAN HEALTH CENTER INC•Sacramento, CA

2d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Optometry Assistant (OPTA) reports to the Medical Clinic Manager and will support the health center with the organization and logistics of the Optometry Department. These tasks include assisting the Optometrist before and during eye examinations and delivery of quality patient care as well as assisting in the day-to-day patient administration and office activities.

Requirements

Customer Service Background
Proficient in the use of computers
Medical Assistant or Optometric Technician certificate from an accredited institution.
Experience with Nextgen or other electronic health record system.

Nice To Haves

Care and compassion in working with low income and indigent populations
Skill in working with people of varied social, ethnic and economic backgrounds.
Experience in a nonprofit and community clinic setting.
ABO or NCLE Certification
Bilingual

Responsibilities

Completes and monitors patient intake in NextGen, inclusive of current medications, chief complaints, and social history.
Performs electronic documentation of patient health information as appropriate.
Maintains an awareness of the cultural and spiritual needs of the community.
Monitors voice and emails throughout the day and responds thoroughly in a reasonable period of time per the situation.
Disinfects and wipes down all equipment and instruments.
Follow the Scope of Practice for Optometric Technician as outlined in the California State Board of Optometry.
Prepares patients for vision examinations.
Provides patient pre-screening eye tests, including but not limited to retinal photography, auto-refraction, visual field testing, near and far acuity, depth perception, color perception, eye pressure utilizing ocular testing apparatus.
Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests when applicable.
Maintains inventory of materials and cleans instruments.
Conduct inventory of frames at least monthly.
Assists patient in frame selection, dispensing and order frames as needed.
Adjusts glasses for proper fitting and repair minor issues with broken or damage eyeglasses.
Provides basic work-up for optometrist, including taking histories and as well as reviewing records for accuracy.
Complies with all state and federal laws and regulations, as they pertain to position including HIPAA, sexual harassment, scope of practice, OSHA, etc.
Other duties as assigned.