Optometric Assistant

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

We have an opening for a full-time Optometric Assistant following a provider based 3 days a week in the Marshalltown clinic and two days a week in the West Des Moines 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.
Maintaining contact lens trials.
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.
Scheduling patients.
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, and full-time benefits (health, dental, 401K, paid-time-off, etc.) please apply.

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