Ophthalmic Technician: Elevate Patient Care & Growth

SVS Vision; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team-oriented culture

Competitive salary & benefits

401(k) plans

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Training development

Growth potential

Energetic environment

Job summary

SVS Vision in Michigan seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to provide clinical support for the Doctor of Optometry, enhancing patient satisfaction and exam efficiency. The position reports to the Professional Services Department and offers a team-oriented, growth-minded environment with excellent benefits.

Responsibilities include refraction, tonometry, visual acuity testing, OCT, photography, and other clinical procedures under the OD supervision, with hands-off care as required.

Qualifications

• Substantial proficiency in computer applications.
• Basic understanding of health care protocol.
• Professional communication skills.
• Strong attention to details.
• Responds professionally in situations with difficult issues 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/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 the supervising OD that falls within the scope of knowledge of the Ophthalmic Technician.
• Hands off patient care to the OD.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Healthcare knowledge

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Customer service

Tools

Non-Contact tonometry

Auto-refractor

Lensometer

Fundus photography

OCT testing

Visual field testing

Visual acuity testing

Blood pressure measurement

Job description

SVS Vision in Michigan seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to provide clinical support for the Doctor of Optometry, enhancing patient satisfaction and exam efficiency. The position reports to the Professional Services Department and offers a team-oriented, growth-minded environment with excellent benefits.

Responsibilities include refraction, tonometry, visual acuity testing, OCT, photography, and other clinical procedures under the OD supervision, with hands-off care as required.