Optometry Assistant II - Advanced Patient Care & Imaging

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

SEARHC in Alaska seeks an Optometry Assistant to support eye care services for patients of all ages. The role includes optical duties, imaging, triage, scheduling, and maintaining supplies.

A career ladder offers progressive responsibilities as you gain required certifications. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, BLS, and certification such as CPO; experience as Medical Assistant is valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• BLS at hire or within 3 months of hire.
• Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) from the American Optometric Association.
• Dispensing Optician Apprentice within 3 months of hire.
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years.

Responsibilities

• Room and screen patients for providers; perform optical and point-of-care testing.
• Assist with optical orders: benefits verification, frame selection, measurements, order entry, payments, dispensing and repairs.
• Acquire ocular imaging: photos, OCT, visual fields, enter images into the medical record.
• Triage, scheduling of referred or recalled patients; assist with phones and paperwork.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and work collaboratively with staff to meet goals.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Organization

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS at hire or must obtain within 3 months of hire

Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) from the American Optometric Association

Dispensing Optician Apprentice within 3 months of hire

Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years

Job description

SEARHC in Alaska seeks an Optometry Assistant to support eye care services for patients of all ages. The role includes optical duties, imaging, triage, scheduling, and maintaining supplies.

A career ladder offers progressive responsibilities as you gain required certifications. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, BLS, and certification such as CPO; experience as Medical Assistant is valued.