Eye Care Technician

Valley Medical Group•Easthampton, MA

2h•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Valley Medical Group is looking for an Eye Care Technician to join our Optometry team and work in our Easthampton Health Center. If you are looking for a dynamic environment, this is your opportunity! The Ophthalmic Assistant is responsible for supporting the Eye Care provider to support all of the patient’s eye care needs being addressed at every visit.

Requirements

Experience in eye care in a clinical, retail, or office setting
Minimum of two years experience in a customer service related position
Strong organizational skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronic medical record systems, Athena experience preferred
Proficient use of personal computers in a Windows based environment including Microsoft Excel and Word
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Prepares patients for office visit by taking medical history, visual acuity, checking eye movements, color vision, peripheral vision, stereo vision, checking pupillary reaction, completing medication reconciliation, and reviewing allergies
Performs Visual Field, Optical Coherence Tomography, Pachymetry, contact lens insertion and removal training
Oversees and monitors ophthalmic equipment, requests repairs, and restocks supplies
Opens and closes rooms at the beginning and end of the day
Sanitizes equipment

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Generous Paid Time Off, Beginning at 17 Days per Year for New Fulltime Employees
7 Paid Holidays
Additional Time Off for Public Service
Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary Life, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance Options
Company Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Referral Program
Free On-Site Parking