Ophthalmic Assistant: Eye Care Technician & Patient Concierge

Center For Sight; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Company Match

Medical and Dental Insurance

Vision Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pet Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Continuing Education

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Center For Sight is looking for a full-time Ophthalmic Assistant to join their successful optometric team in the Town of Florida, NY. The ideal candidate should possess strong skills in patient work-up, visual acuity, refracting, and customer service. This position involves performing optometric pre-testing, assisting with contact lens usage, and providing essential patient information.

The team is dedicated to fostering a warm and empathetic environment, making this an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to grow their careers in the eyecare field.

Qualifications

• Experience within a professional environment with strong customer service focus.
• Ability to develop connections with patients, communicating with empathy.
• Motivated individual aspiring for a meaningful career in eyecare practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform optometric pre-testing including visual acuity and topography.
• Assist patients with contact lens insertion and care compliance training.
• Provide excellent customer service and necessary treatment information.

Skills

Patient work-up

Visual acuity

Refracting

Tonometry

Contact lens insertion

Education

High school or equivalent education

CPOA or COA certification preferred

Job description

Center For Sight is looking for a full-time Ophthalmic Assistant to join their successful optometric team in the Town of Florida, NY. The ideal candidate should possess strong skills in patient work-up, visual acuity, refracting, and customer service. This position involves performing optometric pre-testing, assisting with contact lens usage, and providing essential patient information.

The team is dedicated to fostering a warm and empathetic environment, making this an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to grow their careers in the eyecare field.