Optometric Assistant

Open Cities Health Center; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Optometric Assistant to join their dynamic Eye Clinic Department. This entry-level role offers the chance to provide direct patient care while performing essential administrative duties. You will engage in various tasks, from conducting pretests and managing patient flow to assisting with insurance queries. The position promises a supportive environment with training opportunities, allowing you to grow your skills in optometry. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference in patients' lives, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403(b) Plan

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation Leave

10 Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Background in medical/science-related field and knowledge of optometry terminology.
• Experience in a healthcare setting and excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to scheduling changes.

Responsibilities

• Perform pretesting requirements for the eye doctor and ancillary testing.
• Schedule appointments, manage inventories, and assist with prior authorizations.
• Participate in community vision screenings and maintain patient care documents.

Skills

Patient Care

Customer Service

Multitasking

Optometry Terminology

Teamwork

Education

Background in Medical/Science

CPO Certification

Optometric Assistant Certification

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General Summary Of Duties

The Optometric Assistant/Ophthalmic Technician is responsible for providing direct patient care and performing administrative duties in the Eye Clinic Department. This is a union position.

We will train if you want to learn.

Essential Functions

1. Performs pretesting requirements for the eye doctor, including tests like visual acuity, color vision, visual fields, extraocular movements, pupillary reactions, stereopsis, binocular function, lensometry, autorefraction, and vision therapy.
2. Performs ancillary testing as ordered by the eye doctor, such as fundus photos, visual fields, OCT, pachymetry, topography, meibomography, pupilography, blood pressure, and tonometry.
3. Answers and returns patient phone calls.
4. Updates and manages medication logs, temperature logs, and maintenance logs.
5. Schedules appointments and makes reminder calls.
6. Manages inventories and orders supplies for the Eye Department.
7. Assists with prior authorizations for medications and glasses.
8. Helps with insurance questions or eligibility.
9. Manages patient flow in the Eye Clinic.
10. Completes patient care documents promptly.
11. Performs miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the Eye Clinic Director.
12. Participates in community vision screenings and outreach programs.
13. Attends continuing education events for Optometric Assistants and maintains current certification.
14. Applies aseptic techniques and follows safety procedures and incident protocols.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, And Competencies

1. Background in medical/science-related field and knowledge of optometry/ophthalmology terminology.
2. Experience in a healthcare setting.
3. CPO certification or ability to obtain it within one year of employment.
4. Experience working with diverse populations.
5. Ability to work independently and take initiative.
6. Flexibility to adapt to scheduling changes.
7. Teamwork skills within the eye department and larger clinic.
8. Excellent customer service skills.
9. Multitasking ability with attention to detail.

Highly desirable competencies include:

1. Optometric Assistant certification (CPO, CPOA, or CPOT).
2. Fluency in Spanish.
3. Experience in eye care settings.
4. Experience with diverse populations or FQHCs.

Benefits

Open Cities offers health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, a 403(b) plan, paid sick and vacation leave, and 10 paid holidays.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care