Optometric Assistant

Kaiser Permanente; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Optometric Assistant to perform initial work-ups and specialized tests for patients. This role involves greeting patients, conducting vision tests, and assisting optometrists with clinical tasks. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of relevant experience and the necessary certifications. Join a team that values patient care and offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about optometry and patient service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in patient work-ups and vision testing.
• Required certifications or completion of optometric training within six months.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and enters data into medical records.
• Uses specialized equipment to test patients' vision.
• Assists optometrists in conducting examinations.

Skills

Patient work-ups

Visual acuities

Lensometry

Auto-refraction

Non-contact tonometry

Teaching contact lens insertion/removal

Computer software proficiency

Education

Contact Lens Dispenser Certification

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

High School Diploma or GED

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.

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.