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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.
$38,308 / year median in Texas
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Do you enjoy interacting and connecting with patients? Are you passionate about providing best-in-class patient care? Then, join the McCormick Vision Source team today in this Optometric Technician job in our Austin, TX location !! As the Optometric Technician, you would be expected to maintain a professional and friendly attitude as you guide patients through optical testing to determine their visual abilities, followed by helping them make important decisions about the various types of eyewear available. When you join McCormick Vision Source, you become part of a close-knit team that shares your passion for providing care with a personal touch. Here, you will work alongside leaders who value your personal life and will support and encourage you daily. Bring your passion for providing exceptional patient care, and you will build a career you love in this Optometric Technician job in our Austin, TX location. After 90 days of employment, full-time employees are eligible for: Six paid holidays per year 80 hours of accrued PTO annually in Tier 1 Health insurance for the employee with a 40/60 cost split in Tier 1 Employee eye care benefits Up to a 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match if you choose to enroll Join the McCormick Vision Source team and apply for our Optometric Technician job today! Responsibilities Greet all office guests in a professional and friendly manner. Gather preliminary data through patient pretest, such as documenting chief complaints, gathering patient's medical history, measuring visual acuity, eye movement, interocular pressure (IOP), retinal photos, visual fields, and optical coherence tomography (OCT). Educate the patient throughout the prescreening process about what each machine is testing for and provide instructions to provide accurate test results. Accurately and efficiently document the results of pretesting into the current EHR program. Educate and instruct the patient on insertion, removal, and proper care of contact lenses. Assist the Optometrist as needed during examinations. Assist the patient in making decisions about frames and lenses. Assist other members of the team when needed and available. Skills & Qualifications High School Diploma or GED 1-3 years prior optometric technician experience preferred Adaptable and flexible with the ability to multitask Self-motivated and detail oriented. Interest in healthcare Strong communication skills. Must present a professional appearance