Optometry Assistant: Grow into Advanced Eye Care Roles

SEARHC; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 91,431,000; Full time

Job summary

SEARHC in Sitka, Alaska is seeking an Optometry Assistant to support eye care services for patients of all ages. You will perform optical and point‑of‑care lab tasks, screen patients, and assist the optometrist with orders, measurements, dispensing, and frame selection.

This is a career ladder role with progressive responsibilities, requiring strong customer service, attention to detail, and timely documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification at hire or within 3 months.
• Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) certification required.
• Dispensing Optician Apprentice registration within 3 months of hire.
• Clinical Competency within 3 months of hire and every three years.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients and prepare them for providers.
• Perform optical duties and point‑of‑care lab testing.
• Assist with optical orders, frame selection, measurements, and dispensing.
• Manage inventory, invoices, and payments.
• Obtain and enter ocular images and maintain medical records.
• Provide administrative support including scheduling and triage.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Organization

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Learn quickly

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS at hire or within 3 months

CPO certification

Dispensing Optician Apprentice registration

Clinical Competency within 3 months

Job description

SEARHC in Sitka, Alaska is seeking an Optometry Assistant to support eye care services for patients of all ages. You will perform optical and point‑of‑care lab tasks, screen patients, and assist the optometrist with orders, measurements, dispensing, and frame selection.

This is a career ladder role with progressive responsibilities, requiring strong customer service, attention to detail, and timely documentation.