PRIMARY FUNCTION
The Hearing and Vision Screening Assistant is primarily responsible for performing hearing and vision screenings to maintain the patient’s health and wellness. Assists with various other clerical assignments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This list may not include all the duties that may be assigned.
Escorts patients to and from waiting area. Performs hearing and vision screenings.
Assists in the collection of weight and height measurements for patients 3 years and up.
Assists in the completion of sports, camp and school forms including Florida Shots forms.
Reviews records and assists in the daily completion of the immunizations review process.
Assists parents with completing visit questionnaires.
Assists in the preparation of educational handouts.
Prepares, cleans, and stocks exam rooms for patient workups.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
Current High School attendee aged 16 or older.
Experience may be commensurate with education.
EXPERIENCE:
One year of work experience in a medical office setting preferred.
Willing to train the right individual.
Knowledge of computers desired.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to perform hearing and vision screening.
Able to read and interpret immunization schedule.
Basic knowledge of immunization requirements for children
Maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Patient-facing
Full range of body motion including handling patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
Standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Minimal exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an office environment.
OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Vision
Sense of sound
Sense of touch
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).