Job Summary:
Join our dynamic team as an Optometric Assistant and embark on an exciting journey supporting our Optometrist during rounds at various nursing care and rehab facilities. In addition to providing crucial assistance during patient care, you'll play a pivotal role in handling paperwork and accurately charting patient information in our advanced electronic medical records system. We're seeking an individual with excellent organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and exceptional multitasking abilities, all within the fast-paced environment of healthcare.
As an integral part of our team, you'll need to bring not just your skills but also your reliability, as the role involves extensive driving. With a requirement to visit different Nursing Homes each day, you'll be at the forefront of delivering exceptional eye care services. If you're ready to drive your career forward and make a positive impact in healthcare, we invite you to apply and become a vital member of our dedicated team.
Qualifications:
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and clean driving record;
- Able to pass a standard background check;
- Proof of Covid 19 Vaccination
- Proven track record in providing outstanding patient care;
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
- Proficiency with computers and ability to learn new office softwares
- Ability to prioritize and handle different situations in a fast paced environment.
- This job description is a general overview and may evolve based on the changing needs of the medical practice
Responsibilities:
- Drives daily to scheduled facilities located near your living area (some out of state travel is involved if interested)
- Obtains any missing paperwork from facility prior to doctor examinations
- Prepares patients for examination by using dilation drops and answering any patient questions
- Record medications, diagnosis, demographics and insurance policies for patients being seen on visit date
- Logs patient information for examination
- Assists patient with frame selection and glasses fittings
- Scan and uploads necessary documents into the electronic medical records system
- Testing patients with electroretinograms (ERG) after assisting the optometrist
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
