Optometric Assistant

Optometric Assistant At Wolfe Eye clinic, we create Better Vision for a Better Life.

We have an immediate opening for an Optometric Assistant based in the Cedar Falls Clinic.

This position will assist the Optometrist during clinic to provide comprehensive care for our patients.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Optometrist during clinic.

• Performing patient workups.

• Performing diagnostic testing such as manual-refraction, retinoscopy, keratometry, OCT’s, visual fields, pressure checks and tonometry

• Documenting medical and ocular histories into electronic medical records

• Ordering contact lenses.

• Providing Patient Education.

• Answering and triaging calls from patients.

• Responding to tasks.

• Completing paperwork and maintaining patient documentation in the electronic medical record.

• Sterilizing exam rooms.

• Monitoring the patient schedule to ensure clinic maintains efficiency.

• Travel to Waterloo clinic based on clinic need.

• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Detailed orientated

• Previous experience in a medical office.

• Previous experience with electronic medical record or medical office software.

• Able to work both independently and in a team environment

• Excellent time management skills

• Have excellent patient service skills

• Maintain excellent communication skills

Previous optical or ophthalmic experience preferred but willing to train the right candidate.

Daytime travel is required. When traveling to the non-base clinic, mileage and time on the road will be reimbursed.

If you are interested in being a part of an Eye Care Center of Excellence while receiving a competitive wage, please apply.

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