Optometric Assistant

Optometric AssistantMarshalltown - Marshalltown, IA 50158; West Des Moines - West Des Moines, IA 50266OverviewPosition Type Full TimeDescriptionOptometric Assistant At Wolfe Eye Clinic, we create Better Vision for a Better Life.We have an opening for a full-time Optometric Assistant following a provider based three days a week in the Marshalltown clinic and two days a week in the West Des Moines clinic.This position will assist the Optometrist during clinic to provide comprehensive care for our patients.Responsibilities:Assisting the Optometrist during clinic.Performing patient workups.Performing diagnostic testing such as manual-refraction, retinoscopy, keratometry, OCT's, visual fields, pressure checks and tonometryDocumenting medical and ocular histories into electronic medical recordsOrdering contact lenses.Maintaining contact lens trials.Providing Patient Education.Answering and triaging calls from patients.Responding to tasks.Completing paperwork and maintaining patient documentation in the electronic medical record.Sterilizing exam rooms.Monitoring the patient schedule to ensure clinic maintains efficiency.Scheduling patients.Performing other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Detailed orientatedPrevious experience in a medical office.Previous experience with electronic medical record or medical office software.Able to work both independently and in a team environmentExcellent time management skillsHave excellent patient service skillsMaintain excellent communication skillsPrevious optical or ophthalmic experience preferred but willing to train the right candidate.Daytime travel is required. When traveling to the non-base clinic, mileage and time on the road will be reimbursed.If you are interested in being a part of an Eye Care Center of Excellence while receiving a competitive wage, and full-time benefits (health, dental, 401K, paid-time-off, etc.) please apply.EOE