Why You’ll Love This Job
Vision Institute Northwest is growing and we are looking for an upbeat, enthusiastic person to join our team!
Our Optometric Technicians perform a variety of tasks to help prepare the patient for the doctors.
Previous optical or medical office experience is a plus, but we hire for personality and potential above all else. The successful candidate will possess a self-starter attitude, enjoy working as part of a team, show a willingness to learn new things, is motivated, has computer skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
We have 3 locations: one in North Spokane, Spokane Valley, and Airway Heights.
We offer flexible schedule options, and we are open Monday through Saturday. There is potential for five 8 hour shifts or four 10 hour shifts.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: DOE
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Company’s website:
Work Remotely:
- No
Work Location: Multiple locations
Responsibilities
- Test and measure patient’s acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, focus, ocular movement and color as requested by physician.
- Measure intraocular pressure of eyes, using glaucoma test
- Measure axial length of eye, using ultrasound equipment
- Examine eye for abnormalities of cornea and anterior or posterior chambers, using slit lamp
- Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes
- Instruct patient in eye care and use of glasses or contact lenses
- Instruct patient in vision therapy, using eye exercises
- Obtain and record patient’s preliminary case history
- Adjust and repair glasses, using screwdrivers and pliers
- Assist patient in frame selection
- Assist in fabrication of eyeglasses or contact lenses
- Develop visual skills, near-visual discrimination, and depth perception, using developmental glasses
- Maintain records, schedules appointments, perform bookkeeping, correspondence, and filing
- Maintain inventory of materials and cleans instruments.
Skills & Qualifications
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Saturday Availability
- Five 8 Hour Shifts
Work Locations:
- North Spokane – 12 E Rowan Suite 1 Spokane WA 99207
- Spokane Valley – 12121 E Broadway Building 1 Spokane Valley WA 99206
- Airway Heights – 11919 W Sunset Hwy Suite E Airway Heights WA 99001
Type: Full Time (Hourly)