Ophthalmic Technician: Clinical Support & Growth

SVS Vision; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team-oriented staff

Competitive salary & benefits

401(k) plans

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Training development

Growth potential

Energetic environment

Job summary

SVS Vision is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to provide clinical support for the Doctor of Optometry, helping to increase patient satisfaction and exam efficiency. This role reports to the Professional Services Department and offers a team-oriented environment with opportunities for growth and excellent benefits.

The position involves assisting with refraction, patient history, and a range of clinical tests such as tonometry, auto-refractor, and OCT, while maintaining high standards of care

Qualifications

• Substantial proficiency with computer applications.
• Basic understanding of health care protocol.
• Professional communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Responds professionally in difficult situations or inquiries.
• Adaptable to changes.
• Teamwork oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assists in improving exam efficiency and elevating patient experience.
• Communicates with the retail office management and staff.
• Prepares the clinic day and strong organizational skills.
• Refraction.
• Case history review including current medical conditions.
• Non-Contact tonometry.
• Auto-refractor.
• Visual acuity testing.
• Blood pressure measurement.
• Lensometer.
• Visual field testing.
• Fundus photography.
• OCT testing.
• Eye drop instillation.
• Additional clinical procedures requested by supervising OD within scope of knowledge of the Ophthalmic Technician.
• Hands off patient care to the OD.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Healthcare protocol understanding

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork oriented

Adaptable to changes

Tools

Non-Contact tonometry

Auto-refractor

Visual acuity testing

Lensometer

Visual field testing

Fundus photography

OCT testing

Eye drop instillation

Job description

SVS Vision is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to provide clinical support for the Doctor of Optometry, helping to increase patient satisfaction and exam efficiency. This role reports to the Professional Services Department and offers a team-oriented environment with opportunities for growth and excellent benefits.

The position involves assisting with refraction, patient history, and a range of clinical tests such as tonometry, auto-refractor, and OCT, while maintaining high standards of care