What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometric Assistant position at Eyes of Athens?
About us
Eyes of Athens & Cleveland is a locally-owned and operated optometry practice wit a great work environment - great hours, bonuses, paid holidays, opportunities, professionalism, and an excellent team!
Our technicians extend the optometrist's capabilities by assuming routine and technical aspects of vision care services, as well as help build patient confidence while working directly with an optometrist.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Patient work-up, testing, and ocular/medical history
- Visual Acuity
- Ocular Pressure
- Optos, Retinal Imaging and OCT, Visual Fields
- Scribe
- Chair-side assistance to optometrist
- Coordinate/schedule with referring physicians
- Contact Lens Procedures, including training, ordering, and dispensing
- Assist in other departments as needed (answering phone, dispensing glasses, etc)
- Other Duties as Assigned
Experience in optometry and Electronic Health Records is preferred.
Adaptable to change and a willingness to learn and grow is required.
Opportunity for national certification advancement as a Para-Optometric (CPO, CPOT, CPOA, CPOC) available.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- eye care: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person