Optometry Assistant Job at United Health Centers
We are recruiting for an Optometry Assistant [OA] in Fresno, CA. Our Optometry Assistants shows genuine warmth with patients and have the ability to make them feel comfortable in the health center while providing effective and technically competent ophthalmic assistance to both patients and UHC optometrists. The OA assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of an optometrist.
Responsibilities
A UHC Optometry Assistant (OA) shows genuine warmth with patients and has the ability to make them feel comfortable in the health center while providing effective and technically competent ophthalmic assistance to both patients and UHC optometrists. The OA assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of an optometrist. Primary tasks are to interview patients and obtain chief compliant, ocular and medical histories, perform auto refraction, automated tonometry, lensometry, and ancillary ocular tests as directed by the Optometrist such as color vision tests (Ishiara or Farnsworth), depth perception, visual fields and retinal photos. The optometry OA must also document all findings in the ophthalmic template in the EHR. The OA is also responsible for helping assist patients in the optical area with the fitting, ordering and dispensing of eyeglasses or contact lenses as directed by the Optometrist.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
- High School graduate or GED.
- Medical Assistant certification or experience, preferred
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
- Possess a valid driver's license
- Valid lifesaving certification (CPR, BLS, etc.)
PRIOR EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 1 years of recent experience in a healthcare setting, preferred
SKILLS
- Bilingual is required (English/Spanish)
- Customer-service oriented
- Strong computer skills
- Familiar with adult learning and general training techniques
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
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