Optometric Assistant

Optometric Assistant Springfield Eye Specialists Springfield, MO Job Details Full-time From $18 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Bereavement leave Life insurance Qualifications Patient assessment Diagnostic evaluation Retinal tomography Patient interaction Phone triage Full Job Description Would you like to be a part of a small, flexible, and ever changing 2 provider Optometry clinic and optical shop? We are looking to add to our Clinical Assistants working directly with our providers to care for our patients.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepares examination rooms and patients for Optometrist.
• Initiates patient evaluation, documents chief complaint and review of symptoms.
• Gathers patient medical and social history.
• Measures visual acuity (near, far, and pinhole).
• Performs Auto Refraction, Lensometry, Visual Field, Ocular Coherence Tomography, and any other testing as ordered by doctor.
• Cleans exam rooms, sterilizes instruments.
• Instructs patients concerning medicines and tests.
• Complete medication refill requests.
• Screens phone messages, triages emergency calls surgical procedures and returns patient calls.
• Assists Optical with contact lens ordering.

Other:

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments, procedures and office procedures for optometry.
• Must be able to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and policies.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff and the public.

• Equipment Used:

  Fundus Camera, OCT, Visual Field, Auto Refractor, IPL, Lipiscan, and Lipiflow.
• Knowledge of Prior Authorizations for Medication Refills.

Office closes at noon on Fridays. Pay based on experience. All the duties, responsibilities and qualifications documented in this job description are subject to reasonable accommodation. This job description is not to be construed as a detailed statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees of Springfield Eye Specialists are expected to comply with all federal, state and local regulations in addition to organization policy and procedures. Performs related duties as assigned. Springfield Eye Specialists is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or other legally protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Bereavement leave Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person