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:

• Immediate start with August end date
• 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

* Requirement: Students are required to check with their college/university career development office to find out if any guidelines, must be followed and/or requirements must be met for the internship (health & safety, academic or other), by the student and/or the small business host.

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
• Greeting patients and verifying insurance authorizations
• Neutralizing eyeglass prescriptions
• Reviewing the 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.