Great Lakes Bay Health Centers · 15 hours ago
Optometry Intern
Saginaw, MI
Internship
Onsite
Intern
0+ years expGreat Lakes Bay Health Centers is seeking an Optometry Intern to assist in the optical department. The role involves scheduling appointments, assisting patients with eyewear selections, performing special testing, and maintaining contact lens sets.
DentalHealth CareHospitalMedicalService Industry
Responsibilities
Schedules return appointments and initiates phone reminders to patients prior to appointment. Completes monthly recall lists as assigned. Schedules referral appointments as needed. (75%)
Performs tasks as needed for the overall operation of the optical department including, but not limited to (10%):
Assisting patients with eye wear selections
Ensure frame and lens selections agree with the patient’s prescription, comfort, and insurance coverage
Accurately measure pupillary distance, base curve, optical centers, and multi-focal measurements to ensure prescription accuracy
Adjust and dispense eyewear. Perform frame repairs as needed
Effectively explain to patients the proper usage and cleaning instructions of their frames/lenses
Checks in lens and frame orders from external labs. Ensure lenses are within ANSI tolerance range prior to dispensing. (5%)
Performs special testing of patients as ordered by optometrist including visual fields, optical coherence tomography, and fundus photography. (5%)
Maintains contact lens sets. Orders trials as needed, traying special order trials prior to patient appointment, and prepping patient supply orders for dispense. (5%)
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Vision Services
Attend department and company meetings as necessary
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
Clear and professional communication skills
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
Ability to utilize criticism when given
Organizational and technical skills
Ability to work with patients, peers, support staff, and clinical leadership
Ability to consistently stand, sit, and walk throughout the entirety of a workday
Ability to lift less than 25 pounds on occasion
Full-time; flexible and varied hours
No travel required for this position
Preferred
Undergraduate studies with Pre-Optometry track
1 year of optometry program completed
Experience within an optical retail setting
Company
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers is a hospital & health care.
501-1000 employees
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Lee Gordon
Chief Operating Officer
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Chief Growth and Development Officer
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