Optometric Technician - Training Provided!

Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities • Gilbert, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

EyeCare Partners is hiring an Optometric Technician for Nationwide Vision in Gilbert, Arizona. The technician supports the optometrist by helping provide a Total Patient Experience, facilitating patient flow, and performing preliminary testing with optical equipment to prepare patients for exams. The role also includes communicating with patients, doctors, and managers; verifying medical and vision insurance; responding to inquiries; and completing general office duties and cleaning. Training is provided.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year in a position interacting with customers or patients, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Favorable result on a background check as required by state.
• Proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work open availability for shifts within the location’s operating hours, including possible schedule changes or extended hours.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands, including ability to grasp, write or type, and use technology.
• Visual and auditory acuity, including color, depth, and peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Previous medical office experience.
• Previous ophthalmic experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient flow and help deliver a positive patient experience.
• Assist the doctor with preliminary testing and prepare patients for examinations.
• Operate manual and automatic lensometers, an autorefractor/keratometer, retinal camera, visual field equipment, and GDX or OCT equipment.
• Follow testing scripts for equipment procedures, including photos, visual fields, and visual acuity.
• Verify medical and vision insurance.
• Communicate effectively with patients, doctors, managers, and other employees.
• Respond to inquiries by phone, email, and in person.
• Clean examination equipment, including the tonometer tip, and perform general office duties and cleaning as assigned.
• Comply with company policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
• Work with urgency and respect patients’ time and the doctor’s schedule.
• Help create a positive, team-oriented, patient-focused work environment.
• Meet business needs, which may include weekend work, schedule changes, or extended hours.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid maternity leave.
• Competitive base pay.
• Employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED