Optometric Tech & Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Pretesting

MyEyeDr.; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision coverage

Employee discounts

Job summary

MyEyeDr. is seeking an Optometric Technician to support Doctors of Optometry by preparing patients for visits, performing preliminary testing and measurements, and learning pretest equipment through provided training.

You will work to ensure a smooth patient flow, comfort with procedures, and collaboration with the doctor and team to deliver a best-in-class experience. Some weekend and evening shifts are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with the ability to understand/do basic math
• Someone who is personable, patient and has the ability to comfort patients during screening process
• Someone who is detailed oriented and who will work closely with the Optometrist
• Willingness to learn about industry, product, and services
• Collaborative team player that will provide the best patient experience
• Prior healthcare/medical/optical background preferred but not required, training will be provided for the right candidate

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients, accurately document existing conditions and complaints, and chart medical history to prep for Optometrist exam
• Maintain a smooth flow of patients to the Doctor and additional office staff throughout appointment
• Ensure patients are comfortable with office procedures to which they will be exposed during appointment
• Through company training learn to use all pretest equipment to perform a range of visual screenings for patients prior to visiting with the doctor
• Conduct contact lens training for applicable patients and other preliminary testing
• Collaborate with doctor(s) and team members to provide seamless patient experience

Skills

Patient communication

People skills

Detail oriented

Willingness to learn

Team player

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

MyEyeDr. is seeking an Optometric Technician to support Doctors of Optometry by preparing patients for visits, performing preliminary testing and measurements, and learning pretest equipment through provided training.

You will work to ensure a smooth patient flow, comfort with procedures, and collaboration with the doctor and team to deliver a best-in-class experience. Some weekend and evening shifts are required.