Optometry Assistant

2 weeks ago

Los Angeles, United States Clinica Romero Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $21.84

Position Title: Optometry Assistant

Department: Optometry

Reports to: Optometrist

Status: Full time/Union


Position Summary:

Responsible for conducting pre-testing before general eye exams and operation of the following ophthalmic equipment’s: 

  • Pre-testing I – auto refraction, lensometry, tonometry and other test.
  • Pre-testing II – preliminary case history including ocular history, family history and current medical conditions. Visual acuities, dial in phoropter, color vision and dilation drop instillation.
  • Special testing – visual fields, fundus photography.


Responsibilities:

  • Processing patient’s information through EPIC, collection of fees, and helps maintain the operation of the reception records and examination room area.
  • Checking in and checking out of patients.
  • Processes patient’s information through EPIC, the EMR system, and helps maintain the operation of the reception records and examination room area.
  • Retrieves and prepare patient records from EPIC to ensure complete information on file before appointment date, and for preparation of eye exam.
  • Manages continuous patient flow by effectively communicating with team members and providers.
  • Work with case managers to prepare referrals, work and/or school excuse letters, written prescriptions for providers to sign and staff consult letters to primary care provider.
  • Conducts inventory of supplies at the examination room. Verifies and maintains stock level and recommends disposal for all expired supply items.
  • Conducts inventory of frames at the optical room. Verifies and maintains stock level and reorder frames as needed.
  • Disinfects and wipes down all equipment and instruments.
  • Conducts pre-testing and special testing for the following equipment and instruments:
    • 1. Pre-testing I – auto refraction, lensometry, tonometry and other test.
    • 2. Pre-testing II – preliminary case history including ocular history, family history and current medical conditions. Visual acuities, dial in phoropter, color vision and dilation drop instillation
    • 3. Special testing – visual fields, fundus photography.
  • Performs dilation and photography for retinal scan screening.
  • Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time.



Qualifications/Requirements:

  • High School Graduate – certification required
  • Experience with impressive track record in conducting pre-testing and special testing for the following equipment and instruments
    • Pre-testing I – auto refraction, lensometry, tonometry and topography.
    • Pre-testing II – preliminary case history including current medical conditions. Visual acuities, dial in, phoropter, color vision and drop instillation.
    • Special testing – visual fields, fundus photography, slit lamp photography, optic vision screener.
  • Effective team player. With very good interpersonal relationship skills and can work and relate well with co-employees, patients and customers.
  • Must have the behavioral sensitivity, maturity, diplomacy and tact in addressing complex situations and handling irate customers.
  • Outstanding oral and written communication skills, in both English and Spanish.
  • Strong ethics and a high level of personal and professional integrity.
  • Must have basic familiarity on federal and state laws and requirements relating to healthcare management.
  • Computer literate and very highly proficient in using MS office and electronic medical record programs.

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