The compensation range for the role is listed above. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

General Summary

The primary role is assisting the Optometrist in patient care including conducting pre-testing or special testing, intaking patient historical information, and familiarizing patients with the eye care and clinical experience.

Essential Functions

Pretest patients, document and intake patients’ chief complaints, and history of present illness, verify the medical and ocular history, and input medication history into a database or patient file.

Taking Visual Acuity (VA) measurements and performing additional screening and testing, visual fields, and retinal photos, as needed.

Performing contact lens insertion; training the patient on contact lens insertion and removal.

Ordering Contact Lenses of various types of materials and designs.

Administering topical ophthalmic and dilation medications.

Scribing for the doctor and translating as needed.

Assisting with in-office procedures performed by the doctor.

Assisting in other areas of the office is necessary, such as answering phones, verifying insurance, checking in patients, scanning charts, maintaining a clean office, and checking patients in and out.

Works on special projects and performs other related duties assigned or requested.

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

One to two years of experience in a related field

Working knowledge of MS Office package

Effective verbal communication skills to prioritize multiple tasks and to be available for incoming calls and inquires

Effective written communication skills to clearly document patient visits

Excellent interpersonal and rapport-building skills

Ability to ask appropriate and relevant questions to identify patient needs

Ability to listen, process transactions and interact with patients simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Working Conditions

The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

The above information in this description had been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job grade.