JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of Eye Care Site Coordinator, the Optometry Intern is responsible for providing exemplary optical services to accepted professional standards. The Optometry Intern will participate in a team-based approach to care in the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH). Participates in activities related to quality improvement.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

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

1. Schedules return appointments and initiates phone reminders to patients prior to appointment. Completes monthly recall lists as assigned. Schedules referral appointments as needed.
(75%)
2. Performs tasks as needed for the overall operation of the optical department including, but not limited to:
a. Assisting patients with eye wear selections.
b. Ensure frame and lens selections agree with the patient’s prescription, comfort, and insurance coverage.
c. Accurately measure pupillary distance, base curve, optical centers, and multi-focal measurements to ensure prescription accuracy.
d. Adjust and dispense eyewear. Perform frame repairs as needed.
e. Effectively explain to patients the proper usage and cleaning instructions of their frames/lenses.
(10%)
3. Checks in lens and frame orders from external labs. Ensure lenses are within ANSI tolerance range prior to dispensing.
(5%)
4. Performs special testing of patients as ordered by optometrist including visual fields, optical coherence tomography, and fundus photography.
(5%)
5. Maintains contact lens sets. Orders trials as needed, traying special order trials prior to patient appointment, and prepping patient supply orders for dispense. (5%)

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. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Vision Services
2. Attend department and company meetings as necessary.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1. Education: High School Diploma. Undergraduate studies with Pre-Optometry track. Preferred 1 year of optometry program completed.

2. Licensure:
N/A

3. Experience: None required. Experience within an optical retail setting preferred.

4. Skills: Clear and professional communication skills. Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions. and utilize criticism when given. Organizational and technical skills.

5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work with patients, peers, support staff, and clinical leadership.

6. Physical Effort: Ability to consistently stand, sit, and walk throughout the entirety of a workday. Lift less than 25 pounds on occasion.

7. Hours: Full-time; flexible and varied.

8. Travel: Not required for this position.