Optometric Assistant, Caton Hill, FT

Performs initial work-up and specialized tests for optometry patients. Assists optometrists with clinical tasks as directed by the optometrist.

• Greets patients, enters data into medical records, and escorts patients to examination room.


• Interviews each patient to obtain information about symptoms and documents information provided by patient in medical record.


• Uses specialized equipment to test patients' vision and condition.


• Provides test results to provider and brings attention to abnormal results.


• Assists optometrist to conduct examinations as directed.


• Assists patients to understand spectacle and contact lens options following diagnosis by optometrist.


• Cleans and maintains specialized equipment and work areas.


• Performs other related duties as directed.

Must pass a practical skills evaluation. Must obtain Para-Optometric Certification within 12 months of hire date

Supports all NOVA Centers with Optometry Clinics. Support Saturday Clinics when there is a business need. Works late days based on business needs.

• Minimum one (1) year experience doing patient work-ups to include visual acuities, manual and automated lensometry, auto-refraction, non-contact tonometry and knowledge of contact lenses including the teaching of insertion and removal classes or completion of inter-departmental training program emphasizing above skills developed by the Optometry department.

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

The candidate must have 1 from the following list:

• Contact Lens Dispenser Certificate

• Ophthalmic Assistant Certificate

• Paraoptometric Certificate

• Paraoptometric Technician Certificate

• National Contact Lens Examiner - Basic Certification

• Paraoptometric Assistant Certificate

• Successfully demonstrated proficiency on initial skills assessment during the interview process.


• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.


• Completion of any Optometric Assistant Program of studies, Completion of the Self-Study Paraoptometric Assistant Course, Ophthalmic Medical Assisting-Independent Study Course, or any comparable certification or Optometric or Ophthalmic course completion required or within six (6) months from date of hire.

• BLS Certification preferred.