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Family Eye Care

Optometric Technician

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What they do

An Ophthalmic Technician makes prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses by cutting and shaping lenses according to individual prescriptions. May make lenses for other optical equipment, such as telescopes or microscopes. Works in medical equipment manufacturing facilities and laboratories, retail stores, or in the offices of optometrists and physicians.

$40,109 / year median in Illinois

+25% projected growth

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Optometric Technician Family Eye Care Geneva, IL Job Details Part-time $20 - $23 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Patient comfort Record keeping Eye health maintenance patient education Medical procedure preparation Medical chart preparation Preventative hardware maintenance Patient question and concern management Eyewear frame adjustment Electronic health records (EHR) management Medical procedure assistance Ophthalmic medical procedure assistance Treatment plan documentation Pre-examination patient preparation Inventory management In-person customer service Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Filing Equipment troubleshooting Visual acuity testing Medical scheduling Medical diagnostic testing Patient history taking One-on-one patient counseling Ophthalmic equipment maintenance Visual field testing Ophthalmic history taking Ophthalmic diagnostic imaging equipment Medical equipment cleaning Medical assisting Patient counseling Full Job Description Candidate ideally will posses knowledge and experience in preliminary optometric testing. The position also involves selling, repairing and adjusting eyewear, as well as explaining vision and medical benefits to patients.
Patient Preparation:
.Taking patient medical histories, explaining procedures, and ensuring patient comfort before exams.
Preliminary Testing:
.Conducting basic vision tests like visual acuity, color vision, and depth perception. Assisting with
Exams:
.Preparing equipment, assisting with procedures like retinal imaging and visual field testing, and recording findings.
Medication Administration:
.Administering eye drops and other medications under the optometrist's supervision.
Contact Lens Management:
.Assisting with contact lens fittings, teaching insertion/removal techniques, and providing care instructions.
Real-Time Scribing:
Entering the doctor's verbal findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans accurately into the EHR during the exam.
Chart Preparation:
Reviewing upcoming patient files, ensuring intake paperwork is complete, and queueing relevant diagnostic data
Administrative Tasks:
Record Keeping:
Maintaining accurate patient records, updating electronic health records, and managing appointment schedules.
Equipment Maintenance:
Cleaning, maintaining, and troubleshooting ophthalmic equipment and ensuring proper functioning.
Inventory Management:
Ordering and maintaining supplies, including contact lenses.
Patient Communication:
Answering patient questions about eye care, medications, and eyewear. The ideal candidate must be able to work efficiently and accurately and be able to multitask. The candidate must possess excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a team and be able take direction.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Employee discount Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
Ophthalmology Work Location:
In person