Optometric Assistant; Mobile, AL

Overview

Franklin Primary Health Center is seeking an Optometric Assistant to support clinical operations in the Vision Department at our Mobile, AL location. This full-time position reports to the Optometrist and Department Manager and is responsible for assisting with exams, eyewear services, and patient education.

• Perform preliminary eye exams and vision testing (visual acuity, color vision, stereopsis, pupillary measurements, tonometry, visual fields)
• Prepare patients for dilation, fundus photography, and keratometry
• Collect and record eye and medical history; complete patient files
• Dispense contact lenses and provide patient education on insertion, removal, and hygiene
• Polish PMMA lenses and conduct follow-up consultations
• Assist with eyewear selection, ordering, shipping, inspecting, and dispensing
• Maintain eyewear inventory and receive sales representatives
• Adjust eyewear and ensure proper fit
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Optometrist or Department Manager

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an optometry office or equivalent training
• Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) preferred
• Experience in ophthalmology preferred
• Strong communication and patient service skills

Full-time | Monday–Friday | Day shift | $14.00–$17.00 per hour | 40 hours per week

• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan