Optometric Tech Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Optometric Tech 2.3 2.3 out of 5 stars Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Position Summary:

The Optometric Technician generates important preliminary information to be used by the optometrist; reviews the patient status and performs medical tests. Upholds the values of EyeCare Associates.

Essential Duties:

Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to: Completing all opening and closing checklists daily Opening, preparing, and maintaining incoming patient charts at least two days in advance Oversee and maintain a productive patient flow to maximize the clinic and physician daily schedule Ordering contact lens trials through OOGP Creating exams and performing workups When necessary, perform scribe duties, such as entering data into the electronic medical records or handwriting in a paper chart, while the physician examines the patient Complete patient intake including but not limited to: patient complaint, health history, ocular and systemic history, recording visual acuity, assist with patient education as necessary Perform testing required by scheduled exam type to include but not limited to: diagnostic testing, visual acuity, lensometry, refractometry, applanation tonometry, basic muscle balance testing, assessing pupils, assessing the anterior chamber, confrontation visual fields, gross external exam, advanced ophthalmic procedures Administering topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician, when necessary Acquiring proper consent and assisting with in-office physician procedures when necessary Setting up and cleaning up for in office physician procedures Reviewing patient charts to ensure accuracy and full completion of all information Assisting in training of fellow ophthalmic assistants (technicians) Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday Complying with all practice procedures, protocols along with all State and Federal regulations Understanding and acceptance of responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisors Maintaining a positive attitude with cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism

Organizational and Compliance Duties:

Accountability

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions or work performed. Willing to accept constructive criticism. Accuracy
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly with attention to all details of a project or task. Adaptability
• Ability to adapt to and facilitate change in the workplace. Communication
• Ability to communicate effectively with others using good listening skills and the spoken word. Ability to write clearly and concisely using good grammar and spelling. Empathetic
• Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of patients and co-workers. Exhibits a cheerful demeanor with the ability to display good-natured tolerance of delay or adversity. Initiative
• Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. Desire to excel, attempting non-routine tasks. Judgment
• The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information. Organized
• Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. Reliability
• Can be relied upon to demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality. Team Player
• The ability to work with others and independently for a common goal.

Puts aside own individual needs to work toward the larger group objective and reinforce the contribution of others.