Start Your Career in Eye Care as an Ophthalmic Assistant with Orinda Optometry Group
Are you someone who thrives on connecting with people and making a positive impact on their lives? If providing exceptional patient care excites you, then join the dedicated team at Orinda Optometry Group as an Ophthalmic Assistant at our Orinda, CA location.
What You’ll Do:
As an Ophthalmic Assistant, you’ll play a key role in delivering outstanding patient care. You’ll guide patients through essential optical testing to determine their vision needs and assist them in choosing the perfect eyewear to enhance their lives. Your friendly and professional demeanor will help create a welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our doors.
Why Join Orinda Optometry Group?
When you become part of our team, you’re not just joining a workplace—you’re joining a family that shares your passion for personalized care. We value your work-life balance and provide a supportive environment where you’ll feel encouraged and appreciated every day.
With competitive pay ranging from $17.50 to $21.00 per hour based on your experience, this role is the perfect opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a difference in your community.
Don’t wait—take the first step toward a career you’ll love. Apply today to join the Orinda Optometry Group team as an Ophthalmic Assistant!
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Greet all office guests in a professional and friendly manner.
- Gather preliminary data through patient pretest, such as documenting chief complaints, gathering patient’s medical history, measuring visual acuity, eye movement, interocular pressure (IOP), retinal photos, visual fields, and optical coherence tomography (OCT).
- Educate the patient throughout the prescreening process about what each machine is testing for and provide instructions to provide accurate test results.
- Accurately and efficiently document the results of pretesting into the current EHR program.
- Educate and instruct the patient on insertion, removal, and proper care of contact lenses.
- Assist the Optometrist as needed during examinations.
- Assist the patient in making decisions about frames and lenses.
- Assist other members of the team when needed and available.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 1-3 years prior optometric technician experience preferred.
- Adaptable and flexible with the ability to multitask.
- Self-motivated and detail oriented.
- Interest in healthcare.
- Strong communication skills.
- Must present a professional appearance.
Type: Full Time (Hourly)
Job ID: 144077