Thinking of a career in optometry? Optometrists don't just prescribe eyeglasses and contacts, they are also the primary health care providers for eyes. Optometrists treat/manage all types of eye diseases and prescribe medication to ensure good ocular health. Come and see if this is the right field for you as you work with a seasoned optometrist who is there to guide you and answer any questions you may have.
Logistics:
- Fall 2021 15-week internship
- 10 hours/ week minimum, but more hours can be accommodated (flexible schedule)
- Pay Rate of $10/hr
- On-site internship at 921 Drinker Tpke Ste 15. Covington Twp, PA 18444
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Qualifications:
- Biology, Science, Premed Majors (Those interested in Optometry)
- Freshman-Graduate Student
- Willingness to learn new computer programs
- Has an attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate and work in a team setting
- Understands the importance of customer service and professionalism
Projects:
In this internship, you will get a glimpse into the work-life of an optometrist and you will learn how to work directly one on one with patients:
- Prescreening patients for the doctor
- Neutralizing eyeglass prescriptions
- Reviewing patient history and updating medications
- Taking entering visual acuities
- Placing orders in the patient charts
- Learn how to operate/ perform visual field testing
- Learn how to operate/ perform fundus photography
- Assist doctor in dry eye testing
- Learn about the different types of contact lenses and teach contact lens insertion and removal
- Assist patients in frame selection and learn about different types of eyeglass lenses
- Determine patient co-pays for frames and lenses and assist in sending claims to insurance companies and any other duties required to help the office run smoothly.