Optometric Assistant

Employer: Muise Optometry

Location: Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia

Salary: $19.00 hourly

Languages: English Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: Experience an asset Work setting: Optical retail store. Physician's office. Private practice Tasks: Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists. Administer tests using equipment, instruct patients on test procedures and record results, and monitor, check and calibrate auditory equipment. Assist health care professionals. Assist physicians in the assessment of patients. Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments. Record test results and medications given by ophthalmologists. Clean and maintain equipment. Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies. Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation. Maintain supplies. Perform general clerical duties. Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas. Process files and paperwork. Schedule and confirm appointments. Take patients' general medical and ophthalmic history. Manage routine office