Optometry Assistant — Career Ladder & Field Experience

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Job summary

SEARHC in Alaska is seeking an Optometry Assistant to support eye care services for patients of all ages. The role includes rooming patients, performing optical and point-of-care testing, and assisting with optical orders and imaging.

A four-level career ladder offers progressive responsibilities and certifications. Responsibilities also include accurate documentation, triage and scheduling support, patient communication, and collaboration with referring clinics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS at hire or within 3 months of hire.
• Certified Paraprofessional Technician (CPOT) or Alaska Dispensing Optician License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room and screen patients for the providers; perform optical and point-of-care lab testing.
• Accurately document patient information in a timely manner.
• Assist with optical orders: verification, frame selection, measurements, entry, payment, dispensing (glasses/contacts).
• Imaging: acquire ocular images and enter into medical records.
• Administrative support: triage, scheduling, phones, and paperwork for referred/diabetic patients.
• Maintain inventory and assist with invoices and payments.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Detail orientation

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

SEARHC in Alaska is seeking an Optometry Assistant to support eye care services for patients of all ages. The role includes rooming patients, performing optical and point-of-care testing, and assisting with optical orders and imaging.

A four-level career ladder offers progressive responsibilities and certifications. Responsibilities also include accurate documentation, triage and scheduling support, patient communication, and collaboration with referring clinics.