Optometric Technician - Vision Clinic
About The Position
The Optometric Technician fulfills an important role in providing data that is critical to the doctor in order to provide proper care and treatment to each patient. This individual is responsible for various administrative and clinical functions, including obtaining patient histories, performing preliminary and ancillary testing, scheduling patients, preparing the exam room, and assisting the doctors with any exam needs. They ensure the practice’s quality standards are met, while completing specific, essential responsibilities that pertain to the patient’s experience and effective communication. This role will include opportunities to explore all functional areas of the vision practice environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for eye examinations by communicating the features and benefits of our preliminary testing procedures.
- Perform all preliminary and any doctor requested tests on all patients.
- Assist optometrist and ophthalmologist with patient procedures.
- Coordinate patient scheduling and monitor patient flow throughout the office, properly communicating delays.
- Prepare exam room by cleaning instruments and maintaining inventory of medications and supplies.
- Provide a safe, clean, organized and inviting environment for both patients and staff.
Benefits
- Starting wage based on previous experience
- 6.5 paid holidays per year
- Approximately 10 days of PTO within first year
- Full slate of benefits to include health, dental, vision, and 401k
- Growth and wage increase through company paid certification program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
