Optometric Assistant (Mobile, AL)

Overview:
Franklin Primary Health Center is seeking an Optometric Assistant to support clinical operations in the Vision Department at our Mobile, AL location. This full-time position reports to the Optometrist and Department Manager and is responsible for assisting with exams, eyewear services, and patient education.

Key Responsibilities:
– Perform preliminary eye exams and vision testing (visual acuity, color vision, stereopsis, pupillary measurements, tonometry, visual fields)
– Prepare patients for dilation, fundus photography, and keratometry
– Collect and record eye and medical history; complete patient files
– Dispense contact lenses and provide patient education on insertion, removal, and hygiene
– Polish PMMA lenses and conduct follow-up consultations
– Assist with eyewear selection, ordering, shipping, inspecting, and dispensing
– Maintain eyewear inventory and receive sales representatives
– Adjust eyewear and ensure proper fit
– Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements
– Perform additional duties as assigned by the Optometrist or Department Manager

Qualifications:
– High school diploma or GED required
– Minimum 2 years of experience in an optometry office or equivalent training
– Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) preferred
– Experience in ophthalmology preferred
– Strong communication and patient service skills

Work Schedule & Pay:
Full-time | Monday–Friday | Day shift | $14.00–$17.00 per hour | 40 hours per week

Benefits:
– Health, dental, and life insurance
– Paid time off
– Retirement plan

Location:
Mobile, AL – In person

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