<p>Job Summary: The Optometry Assistant aids the optometrist in both clinical and administrative duties.</p> <p>Job Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Processes patient's information through the computer system and helps maintain the operation of the reception records and examination room area.</p> </li><li> <p>Retrieves patient records from other clinics to ensure complete information on file before appointment date.</p> </li><li> <p>Manages continuous patient flow by effectively communicating with team members and providers.</p> </li><li> <p>Conducts inventory of supplies at the stock examination rooms. Verifies and maintains stock level and recommends disposal for all expired supply items.</p> </li><li> <p>Disinfects and wipes down all equipment and instruments.</p> </li><li> <p>Conduct pre-testing and special testing for the following equipment and instruments:</p> </li><li> <p>Pre-testing I - auto refraction, lensometry, and tonometry.</p> </li><li> <p>Pre-testing II - preliminary case history including current medical conditions. Visual acuities, dial in, phoropter, color vision and drop instillation.</p> </li><li> <p>Special testing - visual fields, fundus photography, optical coherence tomography</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains contact lenses inventory and order trial lenses.</p> </li><li> <p>Assist in care coordination which may include obtaining test and referral results and communication with various entities including but not limited to community organizations, health plans, facilities and specialists.</p> </li><li> <p>Proactively address needs of the patients and families through the concept of population management.</p> </li><li> <p>Effectively communicates with all patients with specific attention to the vulnerable patient population.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide self management support in the form of patient coaching and motivational interviewing when appropriate.</p> </li><li> <p>Acknowledges the importance of a team approach when providing patient care.</p> </li><li> <p>Communicates and coordinates effectively when providing patient care.</p> </li><li> <p>Actively participates in the medical home care team which is comprised of clinical and non-clinical working together towards a common goal: delivering quality care to our patients.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain compliance with the organization's confidentiality policy in accordance to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).</p> </li><li> <p>Performs other duties as assigned.</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>High school graduate/GED </li><li>Must believe in health care with dignity for all </li><li>A strong commitment to customer care and confidence in dealing with people </li><li>Strong communication/customer service skills </li></ul> <p>Working Conditions:</p> <ul> <li>Position requires manual dexterity for operating standard office equipment. </li><li>Position requires standing and/or walking for long periods of time. </li><li>Position functions within a normal office environment. </li></ul>