Optometric Technician - We will train!

Bridgeview Eye Partners • Shelbyville, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Midwest Eye Consultants in Shelbyville, Indiana, is seeking a friendly and motivated Optometric Technician to support patient care and help clinic visits run smoothly. No medical-field experience is required; the company provides hands-on training, experienced trainers, and a mentor. The role involves collecting patient information, performing preliminary and ancillary eye tests, preparing patients for examinations, assisting doctors during procedures, and creating a welcoming patient experience. The listed wage is $16.00–$18.00, depending on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

• Friendly and motivated, with an interest in working with people and as part of a team.
• Ability to perform the listed physical tasks, including standing for extended periods and stooping, grasping, lifting, talking, and hearing.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 15 pounds from floor to waist.
• Ability to lift 5 pounds from waist to shoulder and from shoulder to overhead.
• Visual acuity to ensure accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness in assigned work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for eye examinations by explaining preliminary testing procedures and their features and benefits.
• Perform preliminary and doctor-requested tests on patients.
• Assist optometrists and ophthalmologists during patient procedures.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and help maintain smooth patient flow, communicating delays when needed.
• Prepare exam rooms by cleaning instruments and maintaining inventory of medications and supplies.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming environment for patients and staff.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the office manager, team lead, or doctors.
• Collect patient information and histories.
• Help create a positive and welcoming patient experience.

Benefits

• 6.5 paid holidays each year plus 2 floating holidays.
• Approximately 8 days of paid time off within the first year.
• Benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k).
• Opportunities for growth and wage increases through a company-paid certification program.
• Hands-on training, experienced trainers, and a mentor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed