Optometric Technician/Scribe

The role of the Technician is to provide technical support to the Optometrist . This includes patient work-up, pretesting, tonometry, laser imaging 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 is of utmost importance.

Job Responsibilities:

Demonstrates expert ability in communicating with patients the purpose of each test and its importance to their eye health Operation and maintenance of all pretesting equipment including but not limited to: Lensometer Auto-refractor / keratometer Tonometer Optomap Auto-field perimeter Keystone visual skills Visual acuity test Pupilometer Contact lens care and insertion /removal training

• Stocking and maintenance of all exam rooms 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 Neurolens testing

Scribing 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.

Compensation:

Hourly wage plus monthly incentive bonus, medical insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, sick days, personal days, vacation, holiday pay. Scrubs are furnished.

Job Type:

Full-time Salary:

$13.00 to $17.00 /hour

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$13.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Uniform allowance Ability to

Relocate:

Boaz, AL:

Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person