Optometric Medical Technician - Float Tech, Patient Care

Maine Optometry; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement savings plan

Health insurance

Paid vacation time

Eyeglass and contact lens benefits

Nine Holidays

Job summary

Maine Optometry is expanding with a FLOAT Optometric Medical Technician position serving South locations including Gorham, Saco, and Portland. This full-time, in-person role focuses on assisting optometrists with eye examinations and related duties while offering comprehensive training.

Starting wage is $20.00/hour with a $500 sign-on bonus. Benefits include 401K, health insurance, paid vacation, and eye care benefits. Training provided; healthcare or customer service experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivation and ability to work under pressure.
• Maintains patient privacy rights under HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with patient care and eye examinations
• Explaining the testing process to patients, preparing them, and administering tests on visual capabilities
• Taking patient histories and entering information into the medical record
• Keeping records and inventory, and taking notes during examinations
• Assisting patients with insertion/removal of contact lenses and educating on lens care
• Maintaining a clean environment for the patient
• Performing minor maintenance and repairs on examination equipment

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

HIPAA knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maine Optometry is expanding with a FLOAT Optometric Medical Technician position serving South locations including Gorham, Saco, and Portland. This full-time, in-person role focuses on assisting optometrists with eye examinations and related duties while offering comprehensive training.

Starting wage is $20.00/hour with a $500 sign-on bonus. Benefits include 401K, health insurance, paid vacation, and eye care benefits. Training provided; healthcare or customer service experience is a plus.