Optometric Technician (Eye Trends - Woodlands)

VSP Ventures Optometric Solutions LLC • The Woodlands, TX

2d • $16 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Optometric Technician assists the Optometrist with eye examinations and patient eye care. The role includes conducting pre-testing or special testing, gathering patient history, and guiding patients through their clinical experience. The technician may also support other office functions, special projects, and cross-training as needed.

The position requires working with clinical instruments and technology, communicating with patients and staff, documenting patient visits, and helping maintain patient care and workflow in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• One to two years of experience in a related field.
• Working knowledge of the MS Office package.
• Effective verbal communication skills to prioritize multiple tasks and respond to incoming calls and inquiries.
• Effective written communication skills to clearly document patient visits.
• Excellent interpersonal and rapport-building skills.
• Ability to ask appropriate and relevant questions to identify patient needs.
• Ability to listen, process transactions, and interact with patients simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations by gathering vision and medical history, explaining the exam process, and documenting information in patient records.
• Use clinical instruments and technology to take measurements and administer tests that assess patients’ visual capabilities.
• Perform contact lens insertion and educate and train patients on inserting and removing contact lenses.
• Order contact lenses of various materials and designs and manage contact lens trial inventory.
• Administer topical ophthalmic and dilation medications.
• Scribe for the doctor and translate as needed.
• Prioritize patient care and patient flow, communicating effectively with doctors, staff, and patients.
• Perform therapy exercises or procedures with patients under the direction of the Optometrist.
• Assist with other office tasks as necessary, including answering phones, verifying insurance, checking patients in, scanning charts, maintaining a clean office, and checking patients in and out.
• Work on special projects, cross-train in different departments, and perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• The compensation package may include eligible incentives, bonuses, and/or commission depending on the role.
• VSP Vision benefits are referenced; details are not provided in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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