Optometric Technician - We will train!
About The Position
The Technician plays an important role on our clinical team by preparing patients and exam rooms for eye examinations, performing preliminary testing, and assisting our physicians with various procedures. No experience? That's ok! We have a team of trainers dedicated to supporting you as you learn the position. If you desire a career that allows you to embrace your passion for helping others while encouraging you to grow and develop your skills in patient care, we would love to talk with you! The 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.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate the features and benefits of preliminary testing procedures.
- Ability to perform preliminary and doctor requested tests.
- Ability to assist with patient procedures.
- Ability to coordinate patient scheduling and monitor patient flow.
- Ability to prepare exam rooms, clean instruments, and maintain inventory.
- Ability to provide a safe, clean, organized, and inviting environment.
- Standing for sustained periods of time
- Stooping
- Grasping
- Lifting
- Talking
- Hearing
- Lift up to 15 lbs. on a regular basis from floor to waist
- Lift 5 lbs. from waist to shoulder
- Lift 5 lbs. from shoulder to overhead
- Visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
Nice To Haves
- No experience necessary, training will be provided.
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.
- Perform other duties and assume various responsibilities as determined by the office manager or team lead, and doctor(s).
Benefits
- 6.5 paid holidays per year
- Approximately 10 days of PTO within first year
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
No Education Listed
