Optometric Assistant

Job Summary

The incumbent is accountable to the Optometrist and the Department Manager. Performs preliminary interviews, exams and procedures for the Vision department.

• Performs preliminary interviews, exams and procedures for the Vision Center which include:
• Visual acuity; distance and near; aided and unaided
• Color vision
• Stereopsis
• Pupillary measurements
• Tonometry
• Visual field testing
• Patient preparation for:
  Dilation and Fundus photography
• Keratometry
• Prepares eye/medical history and completes patient file with all necessary information.
• Dispenses Ophthalmic (Contact Lenses)
• Orders contact lenses as prescribed
• Provide client teaching on insertion, removal and hygiene for lenses.
• Polish PMMA lenses
• Follow up consultations with patients.
• Dispenses Ophthalmic (Eyewear)
• Explains technique and emphasis of eyewear styles.
• Assist clients with selection and care of eyewear
• Orders, ships, inspects and verifies all eyewear
• Order, purchase, stock and inventory eyewear
• Receive all sales representatives
• Dispense and adjusts eyewear
• Maintains confidentiality of patient medical history.
• Performs any other related duties as instructed by Optometrist and Department Manager.

High school graduate or GED equivalent with two or more years work experience in an optometry office or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides preferred knowledge, skills and abilities.

CPO preferred

Full-time

$14.00 - $17.00 per hour

40 per week

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

• Ophthalmology: 1 year (Preferred)

• Mobile, AL 36603:
  Relocate before starting work (Required)

In person

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

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