Optometric Assistant Needed
Join our practice as an Optometric Assistant – we are willing to train!
Summit Vision Source is seeking an Optometric Assistant. The primary role of the Optometric Assistant is to assist the Optometrist and is involved in direct patient care. For those interested in the health field, this position presents a great opportunity to learn and grow in a career that involves medical and technical skills along with customer/patient service.
What makes a great Optometric Assistant?
- Having a passion for helping people of all ages
- Good technical and computer skills and typing ability
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Excellent customer/patient service skills
- Detail-oriented and great follow-through
- Ability to work in both individual and team settings
- Being self-motivated and working with a positive demeanor and accountability.
What experience is required?
We are willing to train strong candidates. Candidate should have at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Helpful assets include a great aptitude for learning and a genuine positive outlook. Previous medical or optometric office experience is a plus. Candidate should be adaptable to working in a fast-paced role and enjoy working both independently and with a team.
Job Responsibilities
- Pre-testing – utilizing state-of-the-art technology
- Gathering patient and health information
- Assisting Optometrists with eye exams
- Training patients in contact lens insertion and removal
- Assisting receptionists and opticians
- Scheduling and charting
Benefits
This position is full-time or part-time. Our office hours are Monday through Thursday (9 am – 5:30 pm) and Friday (9am – 5pm). Benefits include health and dental insurance, Simple IRA retirement plan with matching, term life, holiday pay, and paid personal time off. Eyecare and optical benefits for employees and spouses and/or dependent children are also included. Bonuses based on production/performance. Uniform allowance.
Apply
Please send a cover letter, resume, and list of 3 work references to manager@summitvisionsource.com