Optometry Assistant-East Huntington

Job Summary: The Optometry Assistant aids the optometrist in both clinical and administrative duties. Job Responsibilities: * Processes patient's information through the computer system and helps maintain the operation of the reception records and examination room area. * Retrieves patient records from other clinics to ensure complete information on file before appointment date. * Manages continuous patient flow by effectively communicating with team members and providers. * Conducts inventory of supplies at the stock examination rooms. Verifies and maintains stock level and recommends disposal for all expired supply items. * Disinfects and wipes down all equipment and instruments. * Conduct pre-testing and special testing for the following equipment and instruments: * Pre-testing I - auto refraction, lensometry, and tonometry. * 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, optical coherence tomography * Maintains contact lenses inventory and order trial lenses. * 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. * Proactively address needs of the patients and families through the concept of population management. * Effectively communicates with all patients with specific attention to the vulnerable patient population. * Provide self management support in the form of patient coaching and motivational interviewing when appropriate. * Acknowledges the importance of a team approach when providing patient care. * Communicates and coordinates effectively when providing patient care. * 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. * Maintain compliance with the organization's confidentiality policy in accordance to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). * Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: * High school graduate/GED * Must believe in health care with dignity for all * A strong commitment to customer care and confidence in dealing with people * Strong communication/customer service skills Working Conditions: * Position requires manual dexterity for operating standard office equipment. * Position requires standing and/or walking for long periods of time. * Position functions within a normal office environment. Monday - Thursday - 9 Hour Days Friday - 4 Hour Days

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