I hope your Spring quarter is going well! I have an exciting paid internship opportunity from Attitude Optometry in Studio City. Here is Dr. Jennifer Bartolome's email:
Good Morning UCI Pre-Optometry!
My name is Dr. Jennifer Bartolome OD ('08 SCCO) and I have a private optometry office in Studio City, near Universal Studios. I know it's quite far from campus so this position is best for a 4th year student who will be taking a gap year in 2024-2025.
My office website is www.attitudeoptometry.com.
We are looking for an optometric assistant/ technician to help out at my office. This is a paid position that provides invaluable hands-on experience and direct patient interaction in a private practice setting. You will learn how to develop and strengthen interpersonal and optometric skills.
I've had students who have worked here in the past have who are currently attending Berkeley and have attended SCCO.
Schedule:
2-3 days a week, including Saturdays. Ideally, we would like to have a full working day during the week.
Requirements:
1. Candidate displays commitment and motivation to learn more about private practice optometry.
2. Candidate has the ability to follow instructions, pay attention to details, and be able to manage a coupe tasks at a time.
3. Candidate is friendly and outgoing.
4. Candidate must be able to display professionalism and maturity in the workplace so previous work experience and or volunteer experience is required.
5. Commit to at least 1 year, since extensive training will be provided.
Details of the position;
1. Checking in patients for their appointments
2. Pre-testing patients, taking retina photos and ocular scans
3. Scheduling appointments
4. Verifying insurances
5. Checking in orders and dispensing orders
6. Assisting with other office administrative tasks
Please provide a resume and brief statement about yourself, what your goals are, and what makes you a good candidate for this job. Thanks and looking forward to hearing from you!
Office Information:
Dr. Jennifer Bartolome
Attitude Optometry
10977 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604
www.attitudeoptometry.com
818-763-6666
As always, PLEASE let me know if you get the position, so we can show the doctor our appreciation. Thank you!
Best,
Emma Le (U See Eyes Outreach Chair '23-'24)