Optometric assistant job description
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Example optometric assistant requirements on a job description
Optometric assistant requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in optometric assistant job postings.
Sample optometric assistant requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an optometric assistant training program
- Knowledge of basic optometric procedures and terminology
- Proficiency in using optometric equipment
- Ability to lift and move heavy objects, such as equipment and supplies
Sample required optometric assistant soft skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Patience, empathy, and a customer-service mindset
Optometric assistant job description example 1
Henry Ford Health System optometric assistant job description
Responsible for assisting the doctor with providing thorough comprehensive visual exams, medical exams, office visits, in-office minor medical procedures, and contact lens follow-ups by performing preliminary testing, electronic medical record entries, contact lens classes, support duties, and post exam follow-up.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
+ Requires a High school diploma or GED.
+ Requires basic math skills.
+ Previous customer service or optometric tech experience preferred.
+ Computer and/or electronic medical records knowledge preferred.
+ Retail and/or hospitality and/or customer service experience preferred.
Overview
Under the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a
$6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites
including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and
other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system
now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one
of the nation's oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the
health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region's
major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and
remaining Michigan's fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical
education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing
in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses,
pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visit HenryFord.com.
Benefits
Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or
making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry
Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice
Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are
dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance
and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an
employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program
(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
+ Requires a High school diploma or GED.
+ Requires basic math skills.
+ Previous customer service or optometric tech experience preferred.
+ Computer and/or electronic medical records knowledge preferred.
+ Retail and/or hospitality and/or customer service experience preferred.
Overview
Under the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a
$6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites
including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and
other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system
now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one
of the nation's oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the
health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region's
major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and
remaining Michigan's fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical
education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing
in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses,
pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visit HenryFord.com.
Benefits
Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or
making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry
Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice
Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are
dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance
and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an
employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program
(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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Optometric assistant job description example 2
Kaiser Permanente optometric assistant job description
Provides assistive services and support to the Optometrist in the delivery of patient focused eye care. Balances multiple priorities to complete assigned tasks in a team-oriented environment.
Essential Responsibilities:
+ Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
+ Prepares examination and pre-screening rooms by cleaning and setting up equipment and instruments, and stocking and arranging appropriate supplies.
+ Reviews appointment schedules to determine patient visit order, making appointments and discussing fees and co-payments with patients as needed.
+ Greets and escorts patients to pre-screening, examination or treatment room and instructs and/or assists patient in preparation for scheduled procedures.
+ Pre-screens patients for vision examination and contact lens visits. Including completion of appropriate case history in relation to chief complaint, past and present ocular history, family history, systemic illness, allergies and medications, visual acuity test, auto lensometry of all spectacles, auto-refraction test, auto-keratometry, NCT and stereopsis, color testing and ocular motility, and pupillary screening.
+ Performs automated visual fields as directed following established policies and procedures.
+ Assists Optometrist in patient data documentation as needed and appropriate.
+ Performs routine clerical and reception duties as directed, including filing progress sheets, completing patient visit records, maintaining department logs, answering and screening phone calls, taking messages, copying, faxing and light typing as required.
+ Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to assisting in orientation and training of new employees, transporting equipment and patients, stocking departments supply shelves and taking inventories.
+ Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations when interacting with other personnel, Health Plan members, and the public.
+ May perform other duties as required.
Pay Grade: 24
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
+ N/A
Education
+ High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)
+ Ability to conduct recent visual fields, NCT, and other vision screening.
+ Optical and vision service background including customer service/retail experience.
+ Ability to demonstrate inter-personal skills, oral and written communication skills; must meet attendance requirements/standards.
+ Ability to efficiently manage patient flow to correspond with optometry appointment types and time lines.
License, Certification, Registration
+ N/A
Additional Requirements:
+ N/A
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Preferred Qualifications: A hiring manager may specify Preferred Qualifications, which are desirable and above and beyond the requirements specified in the Minimum Qualifications section above. Please keep in mind that any such Preferred Qualifications should be job related and relevant (i.e.,directly related to the duties and responsibilities described in this Job Description) and stated in non-prejudicial language.
+ Optometry, Optical and/or Ophthalmology department/office training.
+ Understanding of contact lens fitting.
+ Legible penmanship, problem solving skills.
Notes:
+ This is an on call position, days and hours may vary
+ This position serves the Panorama City, Mission Hills and Santa Clarita locations.
+ Shift may vary based on operational need.
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Optometric Assistant - On Call Day Shift - Panorama City
LOCATION: Panorama City, California
REQNUMBER: 1088411
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
Essential Responsibilities:
+ Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
+ Prepares examination and pre-screening rooms by cleaning and setting up equipment and instruments, and stocking and arranging appropriate supplies.
+ Reviews appointment schedules to determine patient visit order, making appointments and discussing fees and co-payments with patients as needed.
+ Greets and escorts patients to pre-screening, examination or treatment room and instructs and/or assists patient in preparation for scheduled procedures.
+ Pre-screens patients for vision examination and contact lens visits. Including completion of appropriate case history in relation to chief complaint, past and present ocular history, family history, systemic illness, allergies and medications, visual acuity test, auto lensometry of all spectacles, auto-refraction test, auto-keratometry, NCT and stereopsis, color testing and ocular motility, and pupillary screening.
+ Performs automated visual fields as directed following established policies and procedures.
+ Assists Optometrist in patient data documentation as needed and appropriate.
+ Performs routine clerical and reception duties as directed, including filing progress sheets, completing patient visit records, maintaining department logs, answering and screening phone calls, taking messages, copying, faxing and light typing as required.
+ Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to assisting in orientation and training of new employees, transporting equipment and patients, stocking departments supply shelves and taking inventories.
+ Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations when interacting with other personnel, Health Plan members, and the public.
+ May perform other duties as required.
Pay Grade: 24
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
+ N/A
Education
+ High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)
+ Ability to conduct recent visual fields, NCT, and other vision screening.
+ Optical and vision service background including customer service/retail experience.
+ Ability to demonstrate inter-personal skills, oral and written communication skills; must meet attendance requirements/standards.
+ Ability to efficiently manage patient flow to correspond with optometry appointment types and time lines.
License, Certification, Registration
+ N/A
Additional Requirements:
+ N/A
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Preferred Qualifications: A hiring manager may specify Preferred Qualifications, which are desirable and above and beyond the requirements specified in the Minimum Qualifications section above. Please keep in mind that any such Preferred Qualifications should be job related and relevant (i.e.,directly related to the duties and responsibilities described in this Job Description) and stated in non-prejudicial language.
+ Optometry, Optical and/or Ophthalmology department/office training.
+ Understanding of contact lens fitting.
+ Legible penmanship, problem solving skills.
Notes:
+ This is an on call position, days and hours may vary
+ This position serves the Panorama City, Mission Hills and Santa Clarita locations.
+ Shift may vary based on operational need.
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Optometric Assistant - On Call Day Shift - Panorama City
LOCATION: Panorama City, California
REQNUMBER: 1088411
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
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Updated March 14, 2024
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