What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometric Assistant position at Fairview Health Services?
Looking to bring your optometry experience into a clinical setting?
We at Fairview Health Services are looking for Optometric Assistant to work out of our Fridley Clinic! This position will also travel to our Andover, Eagan, and Brooklyn Park locations. This is a full time (80 hours every two weeks), benefit eligible position.. Some of the benefits we offer at Fairview include medical insurance - as low as $0, dental insurance - also a $0 option, PTO (24 days per year starting), and 403B with up to a 6% employer match; click here to learn more and get all the details. Pay for this role starts at $22/hr and increases based on experience.
Responsibilities Job Description
The Assist Optometrist participates in the smooth and efficient operation of the department. They assist in the care, treatment, and education of optometry patients. The will provide services to patients, staff, and others in a respectful and courteous manner.
- Acquires a complete medical and ophthalmic history, patient history, and charts procedures for medical records; performs and records visual acuities; reads old lens in lensometer and documents. Performs basic screening of muscles, pupils, and confrontational fields.
- Performs retinal imaging, OCT and visual fields' testing as needed. Uses Automated refractor and I-Care or tonopen to measure pressure.
- Autoclaves instruments for procedures and handles the ordering and dispensing of contact lens
- Documentation and coding for diagnosis and procedures for insurance information
- Assists patients with scheduling appointments; answers telephone messages when able; screens all messages before they are given to the optometrist.
Qualifications
Required
- Graduate of an Optometry Assistant program or equivalent experience
- Lensometer experience
Preferred
- Graduate from an accredited Optometric Assistant program (CPO or CPOT) or Medical Assistant program
- Optometric/Ophthalmic experience
- Two or more years' experience working with contact lens
We are also looking for people with the following skills: High standard of creative prioritization skills and priority setting. Shown focus on customer service/patient care with every interaction. Excellent public relations and communication skills. Work as an effective team member to deliver outstanding care. Ability to use appropriate computer applications. Ability to work independently, demonstrate critical thinking skills and engage in ongoing process improvement. Ability to accept change.
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Salary : $22
