Optometric Technician/Chairside Assistant Position Available In Franklin, Vermont

Optometric Technician/Chairside Assistant Northern Valley Eye Care, Inc. 128 Fisher Pond Road, Saint Albans, VT 05478 At Northern Valley Eye Care, Inc. we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional eye care with a personal touch. We are a thriving optometric practice located in beautiful St. Albans, VT. We value our employees and aspire to maintain a supportive team culture. Our dedicated team works together to provide a welcoming, professional environment for patients. As we grow, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Optometric Assistant to join our team and help ensure a smooth and efficient patient experience. You must have a strong attention to detail and be able to maintain HIPAA guidelines and want to improve our patients’ lives through sight.

Job Description:

The Optometric Assistant will support the optometrist in delivering high-quality eye care services. This includes greeting patients, taking patient histories, performing pre-exam testing, assisting the doctor with the exam including charting in EHR.

Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist patients in a friendly and professional manner
• Perform pre-testing procedures (e.g., visual acuity, tonometry, auto-refraction)
• Record and update patient medical histories accurately
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of exam rooms and equipment
• Support general administrative and office tasks as needed

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience in an optometry or healthcare setting preferred but will train the right candidate
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable with computer tasks and electronic health records
• Professional, reliable, punctual, and team-oriented

Benefits:

• 401k and 401k matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Reimbursement plan
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• Sick pay according to Vermont guidelines
• Paid training/trade shows
• Condensed work week with half days on Fridays during the school year and Fridays off in the summer

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance On-the-job training Paid time off

Schedule:

10 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift No weekends

Work Location:

In person