Optometric Assistant

Kaiser Permanente; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Optometric Assistant to support optometrists in providing exceptional patient care. This role involves performing initial work-ups, conducting specialized tests, and assisting patients with understanding their vision options. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in a similar role and possess relevant certifications. Join a dynamic team where your skills will contribute to improving patient outcomes and enhancing the overall patient experience. If you are passionate about optometry and looking for a fulfilling career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in patient work-ups including various tests.
• Required certifications or completion of relevant optometric courses.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and manages data entry into medical records.
• Conducts vision tests and assists optometrists during examinations.
• Maintains specialized equipment and work areas.

Skills

Patient work-ups

Visual acuities testing

Lensometry

Auto-refraction

Non-contact tonometry

Contact lens teaching

Computer software proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Contact Lens Dispenser Certification

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Completion of Optometric Assistant Program

Job description

Job Summary:

Performs initial work-up and specialized tests for optometry patients. Assists optometrists with clinical tasks as directed by the optometrist.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Greets patients, enters data into medical records, and escorts patients to examination room.
• Interviews each patient to obtain information about symptoms and documents information provided by patient in medical record.
• Uses specialized equipment to test patients vision and condition.
• Provides test results to provider and brings attention to abnormal results.
• Assists optometrist to conduct examinations as directed.
• Assists patients to understand spectacle and contact lens options following diagnosis by optometrist.
• Cleans and maintains specialized equipment and work areas.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Must be able to adjust schedule based on business needs.
Must be able to travel between NOVA centers based on business needs - Works on Saturdays

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year experience doing patient work-ups to include visual acuities, manual and automated lensometry, auto-refraction, non-contact tonometry and knowledge of contact lenses including the teaching of insertion and removal classes or completion of inter-departmental training program emphasizing above skills developed by the Optometry department.

Education

• One of the following certifications: Contact Lens Dispenser (US-CLD), National Contact lens Examiners Certification, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (US-COA, CPOA, CPOT), National Para-Optometric (US-CPO), Completion of any Optometric Assistant Program of studies, Completion of the Self-Study Paraoptometric Assistant Course, Ophthalmic Medical Assisting- Independent Study Course, or any comparable certification or Optometric or Ophthalmic course completion required or within six (6) months from date of hire.


• High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• N/A

Additional Requirements:

• Successfully demonstrated proficiency on initial skills assessment during the interview process.


• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BLS Certification preferred.


• Must pass a practical skills evaluation - Must obtain Para-Optometric Certification within 12 months of hire date