Optometry Technician- Part Time

Optometry Technician- Part Time Midwest Eye Consultants - 2.7 New Haven, IN Job Details Part-time $15 - $18 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Ophthalmology patient education Direct patient care Patient rooming Maintaining an organized workspace Ophthalmic medical procedure assistance Pre-examination patient preparation Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Medical scheduling Preparing medical treatment area Safe environment creation Medical assisting Clean workspace maintenance Ophthalmic patient examinations Patient education Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Technician fulfills an important role in providing data that is critical to the doctor in order to provide proper care and treatment to each patient. This individual is responsible for various administrative and clinical functions, including obtaining patient histories, performing preliminary and ancillary testing, scheduling patients, preparing the exam room, and assisting the doctors with any exam needs. They ensure the practice's quality standards are met, while completing specific, essential responsibilities that pertain to the patient's experience and effective communication.

POSITION LOCATION

1010 Boulder Ridge Dr., New Haven, IN 46774 WHAT

WE OFFER

Starting wage of $15 - $18 per hour based on previous experience 6.5 paid holidays per year Approximately 10 days of PTO within first year Full slate of benefits to include health, dental, vision, and 401k Growth and wage increase through company paid certification program

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare patients for eye examinations by communicating the features and benefits of our preliminary testing procedures. Perform all preliminary and any doctor requested tests on all patients. Assist optometrist and ophthalmologist with patient procedures. Coordinate patient scheduling and monitor patient flow throughout the office, properly communicating delays. Prepare exam room by cleaning instruments and maintaining inventory of medications and supplies. Provide a safe, clean, organized and inviting environment for both patients and staff. Perform other duties and assume various responsibilities as determined by the office manager or team lead, and doctor(s).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

(per ADA guidelines):

Physical Activity:

Standing for sustained periods of time, Stooping, Grasping, Lifting, Talking, Hearing.

Physical requirements:

Light work. Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. on a regular basis from floor to waist, 5 lbs. from waist to shoulder, and 5 lbs. from shoulder to overhead. The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.