Optometric Assistant Component
Our Optometric Assistants are a vital part of the practice. They are responsible for recording accurate patient history, performing diagnostic tests and taking accurate images with some of the most advanced technology available in Optometry. They are vital to maintaining efficient patient flow and preparing patient records. Our Optometric Assistants are team players and are expected to work in a professional manner while maintaining a fast pace. The ability to multi-task is a must for this position.
Attitude and Work Ethic
You have an energetic personality and smile (our patients like it when we’re happy)! At your core, you possess a true understanding that our patients come first. A pleasant demeanor, good organizational skills, attention to detail are a must. We use electronic records so you must be competent with technology and beyond “hunt and peck” on the keyboard.
You must love to work with people and love to learn. You come to work ready with a 10 out of 10 attitude, uplifting others around you.
Other Responsibilities and Duties:
- Prepare examination rooms, including sterilization and calibration of instruments
- Obtaining and recording patient's preliminary case history in a professional and timely manner
- Administering eye drops
- Performing diagnostic tests and capturing diagnostic images (testing near and far acuity, depth perception, macula integrity, color perception, and visual field, utilizing some of the most advanced Optometric technology available today)
- Scribing for the Doctor
- Assisting patients in contact lens training, trials, ordering and follow up visits
Attitude:
- Project self-confidence
- Outgoing and optimistic personality
- You look for the good in others
- Able to remain calm and graceful under pressure
- You understand that the comfort and caring of our patients is our primary objective
Wage: Payscale $32,490 - $41,350 / year. Eligible for profit sharing program after 90 day introductory period.
Hours of operation: 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. 9:00am – 4:00pm Wednesdays. These hours are subject to change.
Skills:
If this sounds like the kind of career you have been looking for, please apply by sending your cover letter and resume to ixperts.df@gmail.com with the subject header “I’m pumped for this job!”