Full-Time Optometric Technician – Patient Care & Testing

Nationwide Vision; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

401k + Employer Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Maternity Leave

Competitive Base Pay

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Nationwide Vision in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Medical Assistant (Optometric Technician) to support clinicians with preliminary testing and patient flow. You will operate ophthalmic equipment and verify insurances while delivering a world-class Total Patient Experience.

The role requires excellent communication, the ability to work with patients and staff, and flexibility to cover varied shifts within our office hours. Prior ophthalmic or medical office experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous medical office experience preferred; previous ophthalmic experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year in a position interacting with customers/patients or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Favorable result on background check as required by state
• Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Embrace and execute our Total Patient Experience to build relationships with all patients while delivering great medical support
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA
• Practice urgency at all times placing value on a patient's time, as well as the doctor's time and schedule
• Operate manual lensometer, auto-lensometer, autorefractor/keratometer, retinal camera, visual field, GDX or OCT
• Follow scripting for testing equipment (photos, visual fields, visual activity, etc.)
• Clean all examination equipment including tonometer tip
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all time
• General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager
• Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
• Commitment to work hours that meet the needs of the business which may include weekends, schedule changes or an extended schedule

Skills

Customer interaction

Medical office experience

Ophthalmic experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Nationwide Vision in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Medical Assistant (Optometric Technician) to support clinicians with preliminary testing and patient flow. You will operate ophthalmic equipment and verify insurances while delivering a world-class Total Patient Experience.

The role requires excellent communication, the ability to work with patients and staff, and flexibility to cover varied shifts within our office hours. Prior ophthalmic or medical office experience is preferred.