Optometric assistants help with the smooth running of the optometrist practice. Their assistance with secondary tasks ensures that optometrists can devote more appointment time to patients’ vision issues. Other than receptionists, optometric assistants are often a patient’s first contact with your office. That means they impact the impression patients have of the eye care practice. Their demeanor and efficiency can be a factor in whether a new patient becomes a returning patient.
Que fait un Optometric Assistant ?
Optometric assistants, or optometric technicians, help optometrists manage patient care. They are often among the first points of contact for patients in the optometrist practice, providing patient care and some clerical duties.
Responsibilities include pre-screening patients, scheduling appointments and educating patients on contact lens care.
Responsabilités
Un Optometric Assistant doit être capable de remplir diverses fonctions et responsabilités. Voici quelques fonctions et responsabilités qu'un Optometric Assistant doit être capable d'exécuter :
Administering patient pre-screening tests – e.g., the “air puff” and other standard eye care tests
Sanitizing patient rooms prior to exams
Training patients on contact lens use
Helping patients with frame selection
Ordering contact lenses
Compétences requises
Un Optometric Assistant compétitif aura certaines compétences et qualifications, notamment :
Vision-care equipment typical in an optometrist office
Vital sign equipment (e.g., blood pressure)
Computer programs for patient record keeping
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