Optometric Assistant, Gaithersburg
Optometric Assistant, Gaithersburg at Kaiser Permanente — Gaithersburg, MD, US
- Company: Kaiser Permanente
- Location: Gaithersburg, MD, US
- Posted: 2026-08-10
About this role
Job Summary:
Performs initial work-up and specialized tests for optometry patients. Assists optometrists with clinical tasks as directed by the optometrist.
Essential Responsibilities:
- 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.
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