Optometric Assistant

Sun State Eye Care; Anthem (AZ); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Sun State Eye Care in Anthem, Arizona, is seeking an Optometric Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting patient assessments, gathering medical history, assisting in procedures, and educating patients on eye health. The ideal candidate should have excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and customer service expertise. Compensation ranges from $19 to $21 per hour. Join us in providing personalized eye care in a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and organized with strong customer service skills.
• Familiarity with electronic health record systems and basic computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and gather medical history for their visit.
• Conduct initial assessments and record findings.
• Assist in in-office procedures as needed.
• Educate patients on eye health and best practices.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Obtain retinal photographs and conduct visual field testing.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent attention to detail

Customer service skills

Familiarity with basic computer programs

Familiarity with electronic health record systems

Familiarity with Crystal Practice Management

Job description

We are seeking an Optometric Assistant to join our team! As an Optometric Assistant, you will be responsible for conducting the initial assessment of a patient, including listening to their complaints or concerns. You will be responsible for obtaining a relevant medical history, visual acuities, and more. You will also assist as needed with procedures done by the doctor in‑office, help educate patients on eye health and best practices, and maintain an organized, clean work environment at all times. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, exceptional customer service skills, and is extremely organized.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and gather medical history and relevant information for their visit
• Conduct an initial assessment of the patient and record all findings
• Assist in in‑office procedures, as needed
• Educate patients on best practice and eye health
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace at all times
• Obtaining retinal photographs and OCTs.
• Preforming visual field testing

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Familiarity with basic computer programs and electronic health record systems
• Familiarity with Crystal Practice Management (preferred)

Compensation: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

We are dedicated to providing welcoming and personalized eye care. We value integrity, collaboration and kindness. Services include primary vision evaluation, diabetic eye exams, contact lens fitting, cataract, glaucoma, binocular vision, dry eye and red eye management, retinal photography and visual field analysis.

We have locations in Sun City West and Anthem, Arizona.