Optometric Assistant

Work setting

• Urban area
• Office of health care professional

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist health care professionals
• Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation
• Maintain supplies
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Perform general clerical duties
• Process files and paperwork
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Take patients' general medical and ophthalmic history
• Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
• Order supplies and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Deal with public
• Work with minimal supervision

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Windows
• Electronic medical records
• Google Docs
• Google Drive

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Outgoing

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available