Position Summary: (Part Time/ Full Time Position Available)
We are seeking an ophthalmic assistant or optometric assistant for a very innovative professional company that is involved in providing patients with remote refractions and eye health exams via tele-ophthalmology. The candidate selected for this position will help to develop a center of excellence for a state-of-the-art ophthalmology practice within extremely busy optical retailer in Torrance, California.

Candidate must have an upbeat positive personality, is articulate, maintain excellent customer service and multi-tasking skills.

This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to grow in an evolving professional service, and support of new cutting-edge ophthalmic technology.

Preferred Duties of Ophthalmic/ Optometric Assistant:

• Patient registration and intake via EMR
• Patient scheduling and coordination
• Interfacing with optical retailer Proper medical history taking
• Knowledge of common eye diseases and symptoms
• Measure visual acuities at distance and near utilizing the appropriate test
• Perform preliminary screening test and be able to recognize and record abnormalities
• Ophthalmic instrument technique
• Maintain proper documentation
• Conduct visual field, retinal imaging and slit lamp procedures (Must be able to perform the following: refractometry, visual field tests (automated), slit lamp examination with anterior chamber assessment, and retinal imaging (fundus photography)
• Calibration and maintenance of each instrument and machine

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as an Ophthalmic or Optometric Assistant
• Manual Refractometry (preferred, but not required)
• Basic office equipment and computer skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated interest in quality improvement
• Bi-lingual (English /Mandarin/ Spanish) a plus, but not required
• Available on Weekends

What We Offer: (Full Time Candidates)

• 2 weeks’ vacation accrued during the first year of employment.
• 5 sick/personal days
• Paid Holidays
• Health benefits with company contribution for single coverage
• Dental benefits
• 401K, Ameriflex, FSA Annual pair of eyeglasses with exam