Optometric Technician JobColleyville, TX

Your professional experience and desire to work in a positive, exciting atmosphere, making a difference in the lives of others, place you at the top of the list for our FT/PT Optometric Technician role in Colleyville, Texas!

In this position, your skills and efficiency will be greatly appreciated by your patients as you guide them through the process of optometric testing to determine their visual abilities. We have state of the art equipment, a new beautiful facility and incredible patients. Regardless of your level of optical experience — some or none at all — you can rest assured that you will receive the training you need to be a successful Optometric Technician. We offer our team members PERKS/BENEFITS( health, vision, 401K , PTO) so you can live a quality personal life as well.

This is the perfect place to be part of a fun, friendly team and grow your Optometric Technician career! Apply today and join our team!

Why You’ll Love This Job

Your professional experience and desire to work in a positive, exciting atmosphere, making a difference in the lives of others, place you at the top of the list for our FT/PT Optometric Technician role in Colleyville, Texas!

In this position, your skills and efficiency will be greatly appreciated by your patients as you guide them through the process of optometric testing to determine their visual abilities. We have state of the art equipment, a new beautiful facility and incredible patients. Regardless of your level of optical experience — some or none at all — you can rest assured that you will receive the training you need to be a successful Optometric Technician. We offer our team members PERKS/BENEFITS( health, vision, 401K , PTO) so you can live a quality personal life as well.

This is the perfect place to be part of a fun, friendly team and grow your Optometric Technician career! Apply today and join our team!

Responsibilities

Optometric Technician job responsibilities include:

  • Complete diagnostic testing and necessary documentation
  • Prepare patients to be seen by the Optometrist
  • Assist the Optometrist as needed during examinations
  • Show patients how to properly care for contact lens
  • Sales Assist the patient in making decisions contacts, dry eyes, myopia management
  • Opportunity to scribe with the doctors

Skills & Qualifications

Optometric Technician required skills & qualifications include:

  • Experience in a professional setting a must
  • The ability to connect well with patients
  • Works well with a team
  • Tech-savvy; good typing capabilities
  • Optometric Technician experience is a plus, but we can train too!
  • Contact lens wearer and experience is also a plus

Type: Full Time (Hourly)

Optometric Technician JobWinder, GA

Your professional experience and desire to work in a positive, exciting atmosphere, making a difference in the lives of others, place you at the top of the list for our FT/PT Optometric Technician role in Winder, GA!

In this position, your skills and efficiency will be greatly appreciated by your customers as you guide them through the process of optical testing to determine their visual abilities followed by helping them make important decisions about the various types of eyewear available to them. Regardless of your level of optical experience — some or none at all — you can rest assured that you will receive the training you need to be a successful Optometric Technician. We offer our team members PERKS/BENEFITS so you can live a quality personal life as well.

This is the perfect place to be part of a fun, friendly team and grow your Optometric Technician career! Apply today!

Why You’ll Love This Job

Your professional experience and desire to work in a positive, exciting atmosphere, making a difference in the lives of others, place you at the top of the list for our FT/PT Optometric Technician role in Winder, GA!

In this position, your skills and efficiency will be greatly appreciated by your customers as you guide them through the process of optical testing to determine their visual abilities followed by helping them make important decisions about the various types of eyewear available to them. Regardless of your level of optical experience — some or none at all — you can rest assured that you will receive the training you need to be a successful Optometric Technician. We offer our team members PERKS/BENEFITS so you can live a quality personal life as well.

This is the perfect place to be part of a fun, friendly team and grow your Optometric Technician career! Apply today!

Responsibilities

Optometric Technician job responsibilities include:

  • Complete diagnostic testing and necessary documentation
  • Prepare patients to be seen by the Optometrist
  • Assist the Optometrist as needed during examinations
  • Show patients how to properly care for contact lens
  • Assist the patient in making decisions about frames and lenses

Skills & Qualifications

Optometric Technician required skills & qualifications include:

  • Experience in a professional setting a must
  • The ability to connect well with patients
  • Works well with a team
  • Tech-savvy; typing capabilities
  • Optometric Technician experience preferred

Type: Full Time (Hourly)

Optometric Technician JobSpringfield, IL

The role of the Technician is to provide technical support to the Optometrist(s).  This includes patient work-up, pretesting, tonometry, and performing the appropriate professional services to patients.  As the functional liaison between patient and doctor, the Technician is responsible for communicating all patient questions and concerns to the optometrist.  Accurate procurement of patient history and follow-up is required.

Because our practice strives to deliver the best eye health care possible, a deep working knowledge of all pretesting equipment is required.  The ability to effectively communicate to patients and the optometrist(s) is of utmost importance.

Why You’ll Love This Job

The role of the Technician is to provide technical support to the Optometrist(s).  This includes patient work-up, pretesting, tonometry, and performing the appropriate professional services to patients.  As the functional liaison between patient and doctor, the Technician is responsible for communicating all patient questions and concerns to the optometrist.  Accurate procurement of patient history and follow-up is required.

Because our practice strives to deliver the best eye health care possible, a deep working knowledge of all pretesting equipment is required.  The ability to effectively communicate to patients and the optometrist(s) is of utmost importance.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrates expert ability in communicating with patients the purpose of each test and its importance to their eye health
  • Ensure proper charting and documentation; correctly document all information gathered from patient and pre-tests.      
  • Prepare patient for tests as needed, and make sure that doctor has all necessary pre-testing done and equipment as needed.
  • Operation and maintenance of all pretesting equipment including but not limited to:
    • Optomap
    • Lensometer
    • Auto-refractor / keratometer
    • Non-contact tonometer
    • Retinal camera
    • Auto-field perimeter
    • Keystone visual skills
    • Visual acuity test
    • Blood pressure cuff
    • Pupilometer
  • Responsible for making sure clinical exam rooms have adequate and appropriate supplies, and ensuring that clinical equipment is in good working order.
  • Clean and restock pre-test and exam rooms between patients; clean the equipment in front of the patients to ensure cleanliness for each patient.
  • Check calibration of equipment and make adjustments or contact the lead technician, as necessary
  • Tracks and orders supply inventory (alcohol pads, FI strips, etc.) as appropriate
  • Tracks and reports to leadership/management the capture rate of all specialized testing
  • Create a warm and personalized experience for each and every patient. 
  • Acquaint all new patients with the office procedures to which they will be exposed.Inform patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed and how they will be affected during the tests.
  • Obtain patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications.
  • Perform blood pressure and ocular pressure testing
  • Fill-out appropriate forms and distribute appropriate literature.
  • Communicate with other staff members in a clear and concise manner.
  • Communicate with other ophthalmic assistants to facilitate proper patient flow.
  • Perform other duties as required

Skills & Qualifications

Competencies:

Communication Skills
The Technician must be able to effectively communicate with our patients around all our pre and special testing.Communicating in a manner by which the patient understands technical terminology in their layman language is essential.

Technical Abilities
The Technician must be able to accurately measure and record all patient information.  Attention to detail relative to all testing and results is imperative.

Pace of the Environment
Must be able to work at a fast pace.Effectively handling multiple tasks and patients at one time, while focusing on the individual patient experience.

Consistency of Work
The Technician position requires consistent repetition of several technical tasks.  A displayed comfort level and accuracy of accomplishing tasks and testing of this nature is required.

Team Player
As the patient liaison to the Optometrist, the Technician must exhibit the ability to work well within the team environment, supporting all aspects of the practice and delivering on the patient experience.

Supervision        

Under supervision of the Lead Optometric Technician and Office Manager.Must be able to complete duties without close supervision.

Confidentiality

Will be exposed to confidential information disclosure of which would be contrary to the best interest of the organization and professional ethics.

Type: Full Time (Hourly)

Optometric Technician JobTroy / Edwardsville, IL

Do you enjoy interacting and connecting with patients? Are you passionate about providing best-in-class patient care? Then, join the Unger Eye Care team today in this Optometric Technician job at both our Troy and Edwardsville, IL locations.
 
As the Optometric Technician, you would be expected to maintain a professional and friendly attitude as you guide patients through optical testing to determine their visual abilities, followed by helping them make important decisions about the various types of eyewear available. 

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Potential for performance-based bonuses
  • Eyewear and eye care benefits
  • Opportunity to offer a unique eye wellness approach to eyecare
  • Access to specialty services and products exclusive to our area

Salary Range: $15-$21
 
When you join Unger Eye Care, you become part of a close-knit team that shares your passion for providing care with a personal touch. Here, you will work alongside leaders who value your personal life and will support and encourage you daily. Bring your passion for providing exceptional patient care, and you will build a career you love in this Optometric Technician job at both our Troy and Edwardsville, IL locations 

Employment Type: Full-Time (open to Part-Time)
 
Join the Unger Eye Care team and apply for our Optometric Technician job today! 

Why You’ll Love This Job

Do you enjoy interacting and connecting with patients? Are you passionate about providing best-in-class patient care? Then, join the Unger Eye Care team today in this Optometric Technician job at both our Troy and Edwardsville, IL locations.
 
As the Optometric Technician, you would be expected to maintain a professional and friendly attitude as you guide patients through optical testing to determine their visual abilities, followed by helping them make important decisions about the various types of eyewear available. 

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Potential for performance-based bonuses
  • Eyewear and eye care benefits
  • Opportunity to offer a unique eye wellness approach to eyecare
  • Access to specialty services and products exclusive to our area

Salary Range: $15-$21
 
When you join Unger Eye Care, you become part of a close-knit team that shares your passion for providing care with a personal touch. Here, you will work alongside leaders who value your personal life and will support and encourage you daily. Bring your passion for providing exceptional patient care, and you will build a career you love in this Optometric Technician job at both our Troy and Edwardsville, IL locations 

Employment Type: Full-Time (open to Part-Time)
 
Join the Unger Eye Care team and apply for our Optometric Technician job today! 

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 

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Type: Full Time (Hourly)

Optometric Technician JobArden, NC

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB

Are you someone who thrives on connecting with patients and making a difference in their lives? Do you have a passion for delivering top-tier patient care? If so, Elite Eye Care has the perfect opportunity for you! Join our dedicated team as an Optometric Technician at our Arden, NC location, where you’ll play a key role in providing personalized and high-quality care.

As an Optometric Technician, you’ll maintain a friendly and professional demeanor as you guide patients through essential optical tests, ensuring they receive accurate results. After testing, you’ll assist them in making informed decisions about their eyewear options, helping them see the world more clearly and confidently.

At Elite Eye Care, you’re not just joining a team—you’re becoming part of a supportive, tight-knit family. We pride ourselves on fostering a work environment that values your well-being both inside and outside the office. Here, you’ll work with leaders who genuinely care about your personal growth and success, offering daily encouragement and support.

Bring your passion for patient care to Elite Eye Care and build a fulfilling career in a place where your dedication is truly appreciated. Don’t miss out—apply today for our Optometric Technician position in Arden, NC!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB

Are you someone who thrives on connecting with patients and making a difference in their lives? Do you have a passion for delivering top-tier patient care? If so, Elite Eye Care has the perfect opportunity for you! Join our dedicated team as an Optometric Technician at our Arden, NC location, where you’ll play a key role in providing personalized and high-quality care.

As an Optometric Technician, you’ll maintain a friendly and professional demeanor as you guide patients through essential optical tests, ensuring they receive accurate results. After testing, you’ll assist them in making informed decisions about their eyewear options, helping them see the world more clearly and confidently.

At Elite Eye Care, you’re not just joining a team—you’re becoming part of a supportive, tight-knit family. We pride ourselves on fostering a work environment that values your well-being both inside and outside the office. Here, you’ll work with leaders who genuinely care about your personal growth and success, offering daily encouragement and support.

Bring your passion for patient care to Elite Eye Care and build a fulfilling career in a place where your dedication is truly appreciated. Don’t miss out—apply today for our Optometric Technician position in Arden, NC!

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)

Optometric Technician JobEast Haven, CT

Do you enjoy interacting and connecting with patients? Are you passionate about providing best-in-class patient care? Then, join the enVision (C) team today in this Optometric Technician job in our East Haven, CT location! 
 
As the Optometric Technician, you would be expected to maintain a professional and friendly attitude as you guide patients through optical testing to determine their visual abilities, followed by helping them make important decisions about the various types of eyewear available. 
 
When you join enVision (C), you become part of a close-knit team that shares your passion for providing care with a personal touch. Here, you will work alongside leaders who value your personal life and will support and encourage you daily. Bring your passion for providing exceptional patient care, and you will build a career you love in this Optometric Technician job in our East Haven, CT location.   
 
Join the enVision (C) team and apply for our Optometric Technician job today! 

Why You’ll Love This Job

Do you enjoy interacting and connecting with patients? Are you passionate about providing best-in-class patient care? Then, join the enVision (C) team today in this Optometric Technician job in our East Haven, CT location! 
 
As the Optometric Technician, you would be expected to maintain a professional and friendly attitude as you guide patients through optical testing to determine their visual abilities, followed by helping them make important decisions about the various types of eyewear available. 
 
When you join enVision (C), you become part of a close-knit team that shares your passion for providing care with a personal touch. Here, you will work alongside leaders who value your personal life and will support and encourage you daily. Bring your passion for providing exceptional patient care, and you will build a career you love in this Optometric Technician job in our East Haven, CT location.   
 
Join the enVision (C) team and apply for our Optometric Technician job today! 

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)

Optometric Technician JobArlington Heights, IL

Your professional experience and desire to work in a positive, exciting atmosphere, making a difference in the lives of others, place you at the top of the list for our FT/PT Optometric Technician role in Arlington Heights, IL!

In this position, your skills and efficiency will be greatly appreciated by your customers as you guide them through the process of optical testing to determine their visual abilities followed by helping them make important decisions about the various types of eyewear available to them. Regardless of your level of optical experience — some or none at all — you can rest assured that you will receive the training you need to be a successful Optometric Technician. We offer our team members PERKS/BENEFITS so you can live a quality personal life as well.

This is the perfect place to be part of a fun, friendly team and grow your Optometric Technician career! Apply today!

Why You’ll Love This Job

Your professional experience and desire to work in a positive, exciting atmosphere, making a difference in the lives of others, place you at the top of the list for our FT/PT Optometric Technician role in Arlington Heights, IL!

In this position, your skills and efficiency will be greatly appreciated by your customers as you guide them through the process of optical testing to determine their visual abilities followed by helping them make important decisions about the various types of eyewear available to them. Regardless of your level of optical experience — some or none at all — you can rest assured that you will receive the training you need to be a successful Optometric Technician. We offer our team members PERKS/BENEFITS so you can live a quality personal life as well.

This is the perfect place to be part of a fun, friendly team and grow your Optometric Technician career! Apply today!

Responsibilities

Optometric Technician job responsibilities include:

  • Complete diagnostic testing and necessary documentation
  • Prepare patients to be seen by the Optometrist
  • Assist the Optometrist as needed during examinations
  • Show patients how to properly care for contact lens
  • Assist the patient in making decisions about frames and lenses

Skills & Qualifications

Optometric Technician required skills & qualifications include:

  • Experience in a professional setting a must
  • The ability to connect well with patients
  • Works well with a team
  • Tech-savvy; typing capabilities
  • Optometric Technician experience preferred

Type: Full Time (Hourly)

Optometric Technician JobBethel Park, PA

Do you enjoy interacting and connecting with patients? Are you passionate about providing best-in-class patient care? Then, join the Advanced Vision Care team today in this Optometric Technician job in our Bethel Park, PA location. 
 
As the Optometric Technician, you would be expected to maintain a professional and friendly attitude as you guide patients through optical testing to determine their visual abilities, followed by helping them make important decisions about the various types of eyewear available. 
 
When you join Advanced Vision Care, you become part of a close-knit team that shares your passion for providing care with a personal touch. Here, you will work alongside leaders who value your personal life and will support and encourage you daily. Bring your passion for providing exceptional patient care, and you will build a career you love in this Optometric Technician job in our Bethel Park, PA location.   
 
Join the Advanced Vision Care team and apply for our Optometric Technician job today! 

Why You’ll Love This Job

Do you enjoy interacting and connecting with patients? Are you passionate about providing best-in-class patient care? Then, join the Advanced Vision Care team today in this Optometric Technician job in our Bethel Park, PA location. 
 
As the Optometric Technician, you would be expected to maintain a professional and friendly attitude as you guide patients through optical testing to determine their visual abilities, followed by helping them make important decisions about the various types of eyewear available. 
 
When you join Advanced Vision Care, you become part of a close-knit team that shares your passion for providing care with a personal touch. Here, you will work alongside leaders who value your personal life and will support and encourage you daily. Bring your passion for providing exceptional patient care, and you will build a career you love in this Optometric Technician job in our Bethel Park, PA location.   
 
Join the Advanced Vision Care team and apply for our Optometric Technician job today! 

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)

Optometric Technician JobRochester, NH

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB 
 
Do you enjoy interacting and connecting with patients? Are you passionate about providing best-in-class patient care? Then, join the Rochester Eye Care Associates team today in this Optometric Technician job in our Rochester, NH location. 
 
As the Optometric Technician, you would be expected to maintain a professional and friendly attitude as you guide patients through optical testing to determine their visual abilities, followed by helping them make important decisions about the various types of eyewear available. 
 
When you join Rochester Eye Care Associates, you become part of a close-knit team that shares your passion for providing care with a personal touch. Here, you will work alongside leaders who value your personal life and will support and encourage you daily. Bring your passion for providing exceptional patient care, and you will build a career you love in this Optometric Technician job in our  Rochester, NH location. 
 
Join the Rochester Eye Care Associates team and apply for our Optometric Technician job today!  

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB 
 
Do you enjoy interacting and connecting with patients? Are you passionate about providing best-in-class patient care? Then, join the Rochester Eye Care Associates team today in this Optometric Technician job in our Rochester, NH location. 
 
As the Optometric Technician, you would be expected to maintain a professional and friendly attitude as you guide patients through optical testing to determine their visual abilities, followed by helping them make important decisions about the various types of eyewear available. 
 
When you join Rochester Eye Care Associates, you become part of a close-knit team that shares your passion for providing care with a personal touch. Here, you will work alongside leaders who value your personal life and will support and encourage you daily. Bring your passion for providing exceptional patient care, and you will build a career you love in this Optometric Technician job in our  Rochester, NH location. 
 
Join the Rochester Eye Care Associates team and apply for our Optometric Technician job today!  

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)

Optometric Technician JobSpringfield, IL

The role of the Technician is to provide technical support to the Optometrist(s).  This includes patient work-up, pretesting, tonometry, and performing the appropriate professional services to patients.  As the functional liaison between patient and doctor, the Technician is responsible for communicating all patient questions and concerns to the optometrist.  Accurate procurement of patient history and follow-up is required.

Because our practice strives to deliver the best eye health care possible, a deep working knowledge of all pretesting equipment is required.  The ability to effectively communicate to patients and the optometrist(s) is of utmost importance.

Why You’ll Love This Job

The role of the Technician is to provide technical support to the Optometrist(s).  This includes patient work-up, pretesting, tonometry, and performing the appropriate professional services to patients.  As the functional liaison between patient and doctor, the Technician is responsible for communicating all patient questions and concerns to the optometrist.  Accurate procurement of patient history and follow-up is required.

Because our practice strives to deliver the best eye health care possible, a deep working knowledge of all pretesting equipment is required.  The ability to effectively communicate to patients and the optometrist(s) is of utmost importance.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrates expert ability in communicating with patients the purpose of each test and its importance to their eye health
  • Ensure proper charting and documentation; correctly document all information gathered from patient and pre-tests.      
  • Prepare patient for tests as needed, and make sure that doctor has all necessary pre-testing done and equipment as needed.
  • Operation and maintenance of all pretesting equipment including but not limited to:
    • Optomap
    • Lensometer
    • Auto-refractor / keratometer
    • Non-contact tonometer
    • Retinal camera
    • Auto-field perimeter
    • Keystone visual skills
    • Visual acuity test
    • Blood pressure cuff
    • Pupilometer
  • Responsible for making sure clinical exam rooms have adequate and appropriate supplies, and ensuring that clinical equipment is in good working order.
  • Clean and restock pre-test and exam rooms between patients; clean the equipment in front of the patients to ensure cleanliness for each patient.
  • Check calibration of equipment and make adjustments or contact the lead technician, as necessary
  • Tracks and orders supply inventory (alcohol pads, FI strips, etc.) as appropriate
  • Tracks and reports to leadership/management the capture rate of all specialized testing
  • Create a warm and personalized experience for each and every patient. 
  • Acquaint all new patients with the office procedures to which they will be exposed.Inform patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed and how they will be affected during the tests.
  • Obtain patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications.
  • Perform blood pressure and ocular pressure testing
  • Fill-out appropriate forms and distribute appropriate literature.
  • Communicate with other staff members in a clear and concise manner.
  • Communicate with other ophthalmic assistants to facilitate proper patient flow.
  • Perform other duties as required

Skills & Qualifications

Competencies:

Communication Skills
The Technician must be able to effectively communicate with our patients around all our pre and special testing.Communicating in a manner by which the patient understands technical terminology in their layman language is essential.

Technical Abilities
The Technician must be able to accurately measure and record all patient information.  Attention to detail relative to all testing and results is imperative.

Pace of the Environment
Must be able to work at a fast pace.Effectively handling multiple tasks and patients at one time, while focusing on the individual patient experience.

Consistency of Work
The Technician position requires consistent repetition of several technical tasks.  A displayed comfort level and accuracy of accomplishing tasks and testing of this nature is required.

Team Player
As the patient liaison to the Optometrist, the Technician must exhibit the ability to work well within the team environment, supporting all aspects of the practice and delivering on the patient experience.

Supervision        

Under supervision of the Lead Optometric Technician and Office Manager.Must be able to complete duties without close supervision.

Confidentiality

Will be exposed to confidential information disclosure of which would be contrary to the best interest of the organization and professional ethics.

Type: Full Time (Hourly)