What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometric Assistant position at Grass Valley Eyecare Optometric, Inc.?
Picture yourself as part of our eyecare family!
We are a fun, high energy, technologically advanced, family optometric practice, seeking an optometric assistant to join our team. We are looking for a detail-oriented Optometric Assistant to perform customer service, clerical, and technical services to assist the Optometrist.
To be a successful Optometric Assistant, applicants should have strength in the following attributes and skills-
Experience is not required – we are willing to train the right candidate!
- Ensure high quality patient care.
- Maintain a professional atmosphere and appearance of doctor’s office and pretest room.
- Understands ocular terminology and diseases and knows the ocular abbreviations.
- Explains to the patient the types of preliminary examinations.
- Completes necessary paperwork and performs testing on patients prior to doctor examination.
- Performs exam pre-screening.
- Maintains accurate and organized patient records.
- Ensures equipment, both Doctor’s and pre-test, is properly maintained.
- Participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings to keep informed of office policies and procedures
The ideal candidate to join us would offer the following:
- Previous retail/optical experience preferred, but not required.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to learn optical knowledge.
- Able to give instruction in a clear and concise manner to customers.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Detailed oriented.
- Multitasking and time-management skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Ability to Commute:
- Grass Valley, CA (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Grass Valley, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $21