Optometric Assistant

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Escorts patients to exam room and assists in preparing the patient for the Optometrist, including:
   • Obtaining vital signs
   • Height and weight measurements
   • Determining the reason(s) for the patient visit
   • Documents chief complaint and complete and accurate HPI
   • Measure and record lens powers, using lensometer.
2. Assists with testing, including, but not limited to:
   • Visual Acuity
   • Stereo Vision
   • Color Vision
   • Visual Field Testing (gross and automated)
   • Ocular Motility Testing
   • Auto-Refraction
   • Auto-Tonometry
   • Other procedures as requested
3. Maintains clinical environment including:
   • Cleaning and disinfecting exam rooms and other work areas.
   • Participating, as assigned, in procedure room checks, refrigerator temperature checks, medication expiration date checks and quality control assessments for blood glucose machines – records appropriately.
   • Maintaining equipment appropriately and reports any malfunctions to the Optometrist or Optical Coordinator.
4. Records and maintains accurate clinical data. Prepares chart with updated information for appropriate provider documentation (med lists, allergy information, health maintenance forms, etc.). Files encounters, lab/diagnostic test results, consult reports, hospital information, etc. into chart chronologically, accurately, and in a timely manner.  
5. Schedules patients for testing procedures ordered by the Optometrist for tests and referrals to outside agencies/providers. Provides follow up work for all referrals.
6. Assists with tracking process per protocol.
7. Provides limited patient education as directed by the Optometrist or Optical Coordinator.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

MARGINAL JOB DUTIES

1. Participates in team meetings as required.
2. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Licensure: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Required.
3. Experience: One year of experience as an Optometric Assistant, or Ophthalmic Assistant.
4. Skills: Possess basic knowledge and skill appropriate to education and training. Telephone and computer skills necessary. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Maintains Universal Precautions.  Flexible in accepting work assignments.  Self-motivated.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to seek and utilize supervision appropriately. Ability to communicate with a diverse population using effective and professional customer service skills. Ability to function as a committed and reliable team member. Able to maintain patient confidentiality as defined by HIPPA regulations.
6. Physical Effort: Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and or twist while holding up to 25 lbs. frequently.
7. Hours of Work: Full-time; Flexible and varied. Telecommuting is not available for this position.  
8. Travel: Minimal travel for this position.

PREFERRED JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1. Skills: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.