Optometric Technician

Hero Practice Services•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The Optometric Technician supports optometrists and practice operations by administering visual tests, operating diagnostic equipment, assisting with eyewear fittings, and helping provide high-quality, compassionate services to underserved children. The position reports to the Lead Optometric Assistant and is at-will, meaning either the employer or employee may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or prior notice. The stated pay range is $15.75–$20.00 per hour. Other duties supporting the business and its mission may be assigned.

Requirements

Ability to tech, scribe, and perform optometric tasks.
Strong communication skills.
Proficiency in EHR systems.
Ability to multitask and complete tasks correctly and on time.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a vision practice.
Knowledge of optometric online software or databases, Intero Order processing systems, Google Docs, and Document Portal Spreadsheet software.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Monitor and help ensure smooth office processes, including coding and optometric materials, insurance benefits, patient collections, and documentation.
Contact patients about appointment confirmations, reminders, cancellations, no-shows, and recalls.
Prepare patients for eye exams, perform initial pre-tests, and record results.
Accompany patients and parents during exams, pre-test patients, and assist the optometrist with scribing and glasses fitting.
Perform vision tests, including visual acuity, color vision, stereo, confrontations, pupils, and ICT; administer dilation drops.
Help patients select frames and lenses based on prescriptions.
Process patient payments during check-in and check-out.
Keep the practice clean and presentable, including cleaning restrooms and the patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting.
Perform other duties supporting the business and its mission of providing high-quality, compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children.
Train and lead a team of Optometric Assistants.