The Optometric Assistant functions as a team member to support the work of the Optometrist and Optical department as a whole. Duties include information gathering, patient preparation, maintenance of work area/equipment, administration of tests/procedures, staff orientation, record completion and filing, referral initiation and follow-up. The Optometric Assistant participates in a team-based approach to care in the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH), Patient Centered Specialty Practice (PCSP) and participates in activities related to Quality Improvement.
Essential Job Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Weights
25% 1. Escorts patients to exam room and assists in preparing the patient for the Optometrist, including:
Obtaining vital signs
Height and weight measurements
Determining the reason(s) for the patient visit
Documents chief complaint and complete and accurate HPI
Measure and record lens powers, using lensometer.
25% 2. Assists with testing, including, but not limited to:
Visual Acuity
Stereo Vision
Color Vision
Visual Field Testing (gross and automated)
Ocular Motility Testing
Auto-Refraction
Auto-Tonometry
Other procedures as requested
10% 3. Maintains clinical environment including:
Cleaning and disinfecting exam rooms and other work areas.
Participating, as assigned, in procedure room checks, refrigerator temperature checks, medication expiration date checks and quality control assessments for blood glucose machines – records appropriately.
Maintaining equipment appropriately and reports any malfunctions to the Optometrist or Optical Coordinator.
20% 4. Records and maintains accurate clinical data. Prepares chart with updated information for appropriate provider documentation (med lists, allergy information, health maintenance forms, etc.). Files encounters, lab/diagnostic test results, consult reports, hospital information, etc. into chart chronologically, accurately, and in a timely manner.
10% 5. Schedules patients for testing procedures ordered by the Optometrist for tests and referrals to outside agencies/providers. Provides follow up work for all referrals.
5% 6. Assists with tracking process per protocol.
5% 7. Provides limited patient education as directed by the Optometrist or Optical Coordinator.
Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Marginal Job Duties
Participates in team meetings as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Job Specifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Licensure: None required.
Experience: One year of experience as an Optometric Assistant,
or Ophthalmic Assistant.
Skills: Possess basic knowledge and skill appropriate to
education and training. Telephone and computer skills necessary. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Maintains Universal Precautions. Flexible in accepting work assignments. Self-motivated.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to seek and utilize supervision appropriately.
Ability to communicate with a diverse population using effective and professional customer service skills. Ability to function as a committed and reliable team member. Able to maintain patient confidentiality as defined by HIPPA regulations.
Physical Effort:
Hours of Work: Full-time; Flexible and varied. Telecommuting
is not available for this position.
Travel: Minimal travel for this position. GLBHC will reimburse milage expense form home site.
Preferred Job Specifications
Skills: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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