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POSITION SUMMARY

• Under the direction of the Vision Care Manager or designee, the Optometry Assistant (OA) is responsible for extending the optometrists’ capabilities by executing routine and technical tasks of vision care services.  The Optometry Assistant duties include front and back office operations and actively ensures patients receive safe, efficient, competent, and quality eye care.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• 1. High School Diploma or equivalent education required
• 2. Current BCLS certification and biannual recertification required
• 3. One year of optometry experience in an optometry setting or equivalent combination of training and experience preferred
• 4. Satisfactory completion of a Certified Optometry Assistant training course.
• 5. Passing score on the national Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) Examination as given by the American Optometric Association required
• 6. Maintenance of all continuing education requirements to maintain active CPO status required

•                                                                                                                   An Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer