Optometric Technician

Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska • Soldotna, AK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Optometric Technician is a paraprofessional role working under the supervision and guidance of the Optometrist. The position assists with eye examinations and optical duties, including optometry exam testing and eyeglass selection, and assists the optician when needed. The technician helps the Optometrist provide efficient and effective optometric and optical services with a focus on patient customer service. The role is cross-trained for other duties in the eye care clinic.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• No license required.
• Sales ability to connect with customers, identify their needs, recommend appropriate items, and educate customers about purchases.
• Polished and professional communication and customer-centric service skills.
• Ability to work with, serve, and interact with diverse people.
• Self-motivation, an action-oriented approach, creative problem-solving, and openness to feedback and learning.
• Reliability and punctuality in attendance.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to type 45 words per minute.
• Must pass the state-required background check and pre-hire drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Optical experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record patients’ medical histories.
• Prepare patients for vision examinations and assist with testing near and far visual acuity, depth perception, macula integrity, color perception, and visual fields.
• Administer routine and specialty testing, including auto-refraction, visual fields, retinal imaging, and OCT.
• Assist the optometrist with patient care and examinations.
• Assist the optician as needed with frame selection, fitting, lens selection, and obtaining eye measurements.
• Verify prescription glasses for accuracy.
• Educate patients on proper eye care, contact lens insertion and removal, and eyeglass care.
• Repair and adjust eyewear as needed.
• Clean and disinfect instruments.
• Schedule appointments, update patient records, track sales, and notify patients when eyewear is ready for pickup.
• Welcome patients to the department in a friendly, professional, and courteous manner.
• Complete timely charting of medical records in accordance with the 72-hour rule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED