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Eye Care Partners•Buckeye, AZ
•Onsite

About The Position

The Optometric Technician supports the optometrist in delivering a high-quality patient experience. The role handles a range of duties, including using optical equipment to perform preliminary testing before a patient’s exam. The technician helps facilitate patient flow, verifies medical and vision insurance, communicates with patients and staff, and responds to inquiries by phone, email, and in person. Work is primarily performed in a standard office or clinical setting, with travel to other locations potentially required. The offices are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; hours vary by location. The employee must have open availability for shifts within those hours and may need to work earlier or later as needed. The position is full-time.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • At least one year in a position interacting with customers or patients, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Favorable background check result as required by state.
  • Proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 pounds.
  • Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands; frequent grasping, writing or typing, and technology use.
  • Visual and auditory acuity, including color, depth, and peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
  • Availability for shifts within the location’s operating hours, including weekends, schedule changes, or extended hours as needed.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous medical office experience.
  • Previous ophthalmic experience.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate patient flow and assist the doctor with preliminary testing.
  • Verify medical and vision insurance.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, doctors, and managers, and answer inquiries by phone, email, and in person.
  • Build relationships with patients and provide medical support as part of the Total Patient Experience.
  • Comply with company policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
  • Work with urgency and respect patients’ time and the doctor’s schedule.
  • Operate a manual lensometer, auto-lensometer, autorefractor/keratometer, retinal camera, visual field equipment, GDX, or OCT.
  • Follow testing equipment scripts for photos, visual fields, visual acuity, and other testing.
  • Clean examination equipment, including the tonometer tip.
  • Interact courteously and professionally with employees at all levels.
  • Perform general office duties and cleaning assigned by the manager.
  • Help create a positive, team-oriented, patient-focused work environment.
  • Meet business needs for working hours, which may include weekends, schedule changes, or an extended schedule.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid maternity leave
  • Employee discounts
  • Competitive base pay

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