BASIC FUNCTION

The Optometry Technician assists the Optometrist with general appointments to keep the office running smoothly and efficiently. This includes a variety of patient care tasks, including preparation of patients to be seen by doctor, performance of diagnostic tests, and appropriate documentation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS

Provide exceptional patient care clinically and by creating a customer/patient service experience that is phenomenal for each and every patient. Acquire medical history and chief complaint of patient, prepare patient chart, and ensure confidentiality of all records. Perform preliminary and special testing for Optometrist. Assist patients with contact lens education. Administrative duties for this position include faxing, copying, making phone calls, preparing patients' medical records, scanning, and entering extensive data in the office's computer system.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position is performed in an office environment and requires periods of sitting or standing that may last one hour or longer, and should require approximately 10% sitting, 70% standing, and 20% walking. Job pressures are high for meeting deadlines, working on multiple tasks at one time, and frequent interruptions. Occupational requirements for this position include the ability to see, hear, and speak clearly and distinctly. The mental ability required is high for reasoning, reading, remembering, writing, and speaking. This position requires the ability to work extended or unusual hours to meet the occasional needs of the practice or in an emergency situation.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Ophthalmology:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person