OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT

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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school graduate or GED equivalent with 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.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS: CPO preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Ophthalmology: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mobile, AL 36603: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $17