Optometric Assistant

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job (as skills acquire)

• Optometry Assistant Room and screen patients for the providers, perform optical and point of care lab testing.
• Accurately document in a timely manner.
• Optical Assist patients with optical orders: optical benefits verification, frame selection, measurements, order entry, payment collection, order verification, dispensing (glasses and contacts) in-person or by mail, adjustments, repairs, and warranty replacements.
• Assist with inventory management: ordering, cleaning, returns and frame placement.
• Aid with approval and reconciliation of invoices for timely payment.
• Imaging Acquire ocular imaging: photos, ocular coherence tomography, visual fields, topography. Enter images into medical record for provider review.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS at hire or must obtain within 3 months of hire
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years
• One year of medical office experience preferred

Skills

• Customer service
• Time management and organization
• Computer use with a high degree of accuracy and detail orientation
• Verbal and written communication
• Ability to multi-task and work independently in fast paced environment
• Ability to learn and maintain optometry assistant competencies
• Ability to problem-solve and use conflict resolution skills to develop and maintain good working relations with other staff and departments

Qualifications

• Fine detail manual dexterity with precision for eyeglass repairs

Benefits

• Retirement
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Long and short-term disability

SEARHC

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement. Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career.