Elevate Your Career as an Optometric Technician at Vision Care Center
Are you someone who thrives on connecting with people and making a positive impact? Do you take pride in delivering top-tier patient care with a personal touch? If so, Vision Care Center in Peoria, IL, has the perfect opportunity for you!
What You’ll Do:
As an Optometric Technician, you’ll play a vital role in our patients’ journey to better vision. From conducting optical tests to helping patients choose the best eyewear to suit their needs, your professional and friendly demeanor will make all the difference.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Competitive Pay: Salary range of $17–$21 per hour.
- Team Culture: Be part of a close-knit, supportive team that values your contributions.
- Work-Life Balance: Work alongside leaders who respect and encourage a healthy balance between your personal and professional life.
- Meaningful Impact: Experience the satisfaction of knowing you’re helping patients see the world more clearly every day.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today and start your journey as an Optometric Technician at Vision Care Center in Peoria, IL!
Responsibilities
- Greet all office guests in a professional and friendly manner.
- Gather preliminary data through patient pretest, such as documenting chief complaints, gathering patient’s medical history, measuring visual acuity, eye movement, interocular pressure (IOP), retinal photos, visual fields, and optical coherence tomography (OCT).
- Educate the patient throughout the prescreening process about what each machine is testing for and provide instructions to provide accurate test results.
- Accurately and efficiently document the results of pretesting into the current EHR program.
- Educate and instruct the patient on insertion, removal, and proper care of contact lenses.
- Assist the Optometrist as needed during examinations.
- Assist the patient in making decisions about frames and lenses.
- Assist other members of the team when needed and available.
Skills & Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 1-3 years prior optometric technician experience preferred.
- Adaptable and flexible with the ability to multitask.
- Self-motivated and detail oriented.
- Interest in healthcare.
- Strong communication skills.
- Must present a professional appearance.
Type: Full Time (Hourly)