Ophthalmic Technician: Patient Care & Eye Testing

Southwest Health; Platteville (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Paid time off

Flexible spending plan

Fitness membership discount

Use of exercise equipment

Job summary

Southwest Health is seeking a full-time Optometric Technician (36 hours/week) to work weekdays from 7:30am to 5:00pm. You will provide ophthalmic treatment and preventative outpatient care in collaboration with optometrists for all age groups.

Responsibilities include managing patient flow, assisting in examinations, recording vital signs and test results, and educating patients about eye care under provider direction. Epic EHR experience and prior ophthalmic field exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in medical or ophthalmic/optometric field preferred.
• Epic EHR experience preferred.
• Ability to assist in examination support and patient testing.

Responsibilities

• Manages patient flow and rooming standards.
• Assists providers in examination and treatment of patients.
• Performs visual acuity, auto lensometry and other tests as ordered.
• Transports patients to examination areas and documents information.
• Schedules appointments and manages basic patient communications.
• Educates patients on eye care under provider direction.
• Records ocular measurements and medication administration as directed.
• Performs additional duties assigned by the provider.

Job description

Southwest Health is seeking a full-time Optometric Technician (36 hours/week) to work weekdays from 7:30am to 5:00pm. You will provide ophthalmic treatment and preventative outpatient care in collaboration with optometrists for all age groups.

Responsibilities include managing patient flow, assisting in examinations, recording vital signs and test results, and educating patients about eye care under provider direction. Epic EHR experience and prior ophthalmic field exposure are preferred.