Optometric Technician
About The Position
The Optometric Technician administers visual tests, operates diagnostic equipment, and assists with eyewear fittings. The position supports optometrists during eye exams by preparing patients, conducting initial pre-tests, recording results, assisting with scribing, and helping patients find well-fitting glasses. The role also helps manage office processes, patient communications and payments, and the cleanliness and presentation of the practice. The position reports to the Lead Optometric Assistant and is at-will. Additional duties may be assigned to support the business and its mission of providing high-quality, compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children.
Requirements
- Ability to perform technician, scribing, and optometric tasks.
- Strong communication skills.
- Proficiency in EHR systems.
- Ability to train and lead a team of Optometric Assistants.
- 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
- Understand, monitor, and help ensure smooth office processes, including coding and optometric materials, insurance benefits, patient collections, and documentation.
- Call patients about appointment confirmations, reminders, cancellations, no-shows, and recalls.
- Prepare patients for eye exams, perform initial pre-tests, and record results to support optometrists.
- Accompany patients and parents during exams, pre-test patients, assist the optometrist with scribing, and help find a good fit for glasses.
- Perform vision tests, including visual acuity, color vision, stereo, confrontations, pupils, and ICT, and administer dilation drops.
- Help patients select frames and lenses based on their 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 that support the practice, business, and mission of serving underserved children.
Benefits
- Generous pay with monthly bonus opportunities
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Career growth within the practice and region
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
