What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Assistant position at Vision Source?
Join Our Team as an Ophthalmic Assistant at Advanced Vision Care!
Are you someone who loves connecting with patients and making a positive impact on their lives? If you’re passionate about delivering top-quality patient care, we’d love for you to join us at Advanced Vision Care as an Ophthalmic Assistant in Bethel Park, PA!
As an Ophthalmic Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in our patients’ journey to better vision. From guiding them through optical tests to helping them choose the perfect eyewear, you’ll provide support, expertise, and a warm, friendly presence that makes all the difference. When you join our team, you’re not just starting a job—you’re joining a supportive, close-knit group that shares your dedication to patient care. We prioritize your growth and well-being, offering an environment where you’ll feel valued, encouraged, and empowered every day.
Why Advanced Vision Care?
Are you someone who loves connecting with patients and making a positive impact on their lives? If you’re passionate about delivering top-quality patient care, we’d love for you to join us at Advanced Vision Care as an Ophthalmic Assistant in Bethel Park, PA!
As an Ophthalmic Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in our patients’ journey to better vision. From guiding them through optical tests to helping them choose the perfect eyewear, you’ll provide support, expertise, and a warm, friendly presence that makes all the difference. When you join our team, you’re not just starting a job—you’re joining a supportive, close-knit group that shares your dedication to patient care. We prioritize your growth and well-being, offering an environment where you’ll feel valued, encouraged, and empowered every day.
Why Advanced Vision Care?
- On-The-Job Training: Optical Experience Not Required
- Patient-Centered Care: Be part of a team that goes above and beyond to ensure each patient receives personalized, compassionate care.
- Supportive Leadership: Work alongside leaders who appreciate your contributions and invest in your personal and professional growth.
- Positive Team Culture: Experience a collaborative, family-like atmosphere that makes coming to work enjoyable.
- Greet all office guests in a professional and friendly manner.
- Gather preliminary data through patient pretest, such as documenting chief complaints, gathering patient’s medical history, measuring visual acuity, eye movement, interocular pressure (IOP), retinal photos, visual fields, and optical coherence tomography (OCT).
- Educate the patient throughout the prescreening process about what each machine is testing for and provide instructions to provide accurate test results.
- Accurately and efficiently document the results of pretesting into the current EHR program.
- Educate and instruct the patient on insertion, removal, and proper care of contact lenses.
- Assist the Optometrist as needed during examinations.
- Assist the patient in making decisions about frames and lenses.
- Assist other members of the team when needed and available.
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1-3 years prior ophthalmic assistant experience preferred
- Adaptable and flexible with the ability to multitask
- Self-motivated and detail oriented.
- Interest in healthcare
- Strong communication skills.
- Must present a professional appearance
Salary : $17 - $22
