Optometric Assistant, Woodlawn

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Optometric Assistant to support optometrists in providing exceptional care to patients. This role involves performing initial work-ups, conducting specialized tests, and assisting patients with understanding their spectacle and contact lens options. The ideal candidate will have experience in patient interactions and be proficient with specialized testing equipment. Join a dynamic team that values your contributions and offers a collaborative environment focused on patient care and professional growth. This opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of optometry.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in patient work-ups and specialized tests.
• Knowledge of contact lenses and proficiency in related software.

Responsibilities

• Greets and interviews patients, documenting their information.
• Uses specialized equipment to test vision and conditions.

Skills

Patient Work-ups

Visual Acuities

Lensometry

Auto-refraction

Non-contact Tonometry

Contact Lens Knowledge

Computer Software Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Optometric Assistant Certification

Tools

Specialized Testing Equipment

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:

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

Work every fourth Saturday at Lutherville Medical Center

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

1. 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

1. 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.
2. High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

1. N/A

Additional Requirements:

1. Successfully demonstrated proficiency on initial skills assessment during the interview process.
2. Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. BLS Certification preferred.