Optometrist Assistant

Responsibilities:
- Schedule eye examinations in person and over the phone, integrating them into our EHR

-Schedule eye examinations and communicate electronically through our software scheduling system

-Schedule medical examination over the telephone or by walk in appointment request

-Be efficient in obtaining pertinent health history data and reason for visit information prior to doctor examination

-Perform specialized test on each patient to obtain pertinent patient data and transfer to EHR

- Check patients into our office and check them out, receiving payment and providing receipts to patients.

-Assist doctor in providing prescriptions for glasses and contact lens, contact lens trials to patients and be proficient and accurate in sending prescription over electronically

-Responsible for cleaning office before, during patient care time and after office hours

Skills:
- Proficiency in medical terminology related to optometry
- Experience working in a medical office setting
- Specialization or interest in pediatric optometry
- Ability to measure and record vital signs accurately
- Knowledge of various eye systems and functions
- Familiarity with front desk procedures in an optometry practice
- Understanding of ophthalmology practices and procedures
- Skill in administering eye drops for diagnostic purposes
- Strong physiology knowledge related to the eyes
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality practices

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.75 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience:

• Eye Care: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• East Lansing, MI 48823: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person