PRN - Optometry Technician - Supporting Military Readiness!

Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions; Stockton; On-site; CAD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking an Optometry Technician to work primarily on weekends, providing essential eye care services to military personnel. The ideal candidate has over a year of experience in the field and is equipped with the skills to assist optometrists, maintain patient records, and conduct various eye tests. Strong computer skills and transportation for site travel are mandatory. Join our dedicated team to promote better health and patient care.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as an optometric or ophthalmic technician.
• Experience performing visual fields, OCTs, and Fundus Photography is required.
• Experience with computers, including knowledge of word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs.

Responsibilities

• Help the optometrist with procedures and patient care.
• Take patient histories and maintain the patient records system.
• Assist patients to select suitable frames for glasses.
• Demonstrate care and maintenance of lenses to patients.
• Repair minor issues with broken and damaged eyeglasses.
• Keep the office organized and presentable, making the exam room ready.
• Test visual acuity, depth perception, pressure, and pupil reflexes.

Skills

Experience as an optometric or ophthalmic technician

Visual fields

OCTs

Fundus Photography

Computer proficiency

Transportation for site traveling

Job description

Description

Attention all Optometry Technicians we are calling on you to work with us providing dental exams and treatment to our Military Service members.

We will primarily work weekends, with some occasional weekdays in the State of California on an "as needed basis".

We Provide Health Readiness Services To Meet The Medical And Dental Requirements To Maintain a Deployable Military Force For The Following:

• U.S. Army Reserve (USAR)
• Army National Guard (ARNG)
• U.S. Navy Reserve (USNR)
• U.S. Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)
• U.S. Coast Guard Reserve (USCGR)
• Air National Guard (ANG)
• U.S. Air Force Reserve (USAFR)

This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software.

Working as an optometric technician can include the following duties:

• Helping the optometrist with procedures and patient care
• Taking patient histories and maintaining the patient records system
• Assisting patients to select a suitable frame for their glasses
• Demonstrating care and maintenance of lenses to patients
• Repairing minor issues with broken and damaged eyeglasses
• Keeping the office organized and presentable, and making the exam room ready
• Testing visual acuity, depth perception, pressure and pupil reflexes

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience as an optometric or ophthalmic technician
• Experience performing visual fields, OCTs, and Fundus Photography is required
• Experience with computers, including knowledge of and experience with word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs
• Must have own transportation for site traveling

With over three decades of experience, we are a trusted industry leader. Our experienced team of clinicians and logistics professionals are dedicated, and strive to do the right thing for our partners and their members every time. Because of this commitment, we’ve set a new standard of care delivery through our fixed-clinic, mobile treatment center, telemedicine, and portable deployment models.

Join our team, and become a part of a bridge for better health.

If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.

DOCS Health is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. DOCS Health will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's sex (including pregnancy), age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, family responsibility, armed services, or any other status protected by law.

Salary Description

$20/Hour