Optometric Technician

Neighborhood Health; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Neighborhood Health in Alexandria, VA seeks an Optometric Technician to join the vision care team. You will perform and document tests, maintain clean workstations, and support efficient patient flow through the clinic.

Responsibilities include recording eye measurements, assisting with treatments, and coordinating eyeglasses and contact lens orders with charity sources. Bilingual English/Spanish communication is desired to support diverse patients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Some experience in optometry or medical office preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication desirable.
• Familiar with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Performs measurements and data recording from vision tests.
• Maintains stocked workstations and clean clinic environment.
• Supports patient flow and assists with treatments.
• Records test results and notifies optometrist of abnormalities.
• Handles eyeglasses and contact lens orders with charity sources.
• Assists in patient check-out and education as directed.
• Assists with lab samples and imaging tests.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish comms

Interpersonal skills

EMR systems proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

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Full Time Service Workers Alexandria, Alexandria, VA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1245

Salary Range: $21.00 To $25.00 Hourly

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

The Optometric Technician functions as a member of the vision care team by performing and documenting results of selected tests and measurements, maintaining adequately supplied workstations, maintaining a clean work environment, and promoting timely and efficient patient flow through the clinic. Has primary responsibility for the collection, processing, and recording of data from vision and eye testing, including eyeglasses prescriptions and frames. Assists with patient treatments during clinical sessions.

Demonstrates a sincere dedication and loyalty to the philosophy and mission of Neighborhood Health.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs measurements of auto-refraction, auto-keratometry, lensometry, pupillary distance, visual acuity, color vision testing, stereopsis testing, eyeglasses measurements.
• Records physical measurements referring to past visit measurements as appropriate. Notifies optometrist of any significant changes or abnormalities in these measurements.
• Obtains health history information and completes medication reconciliation.
• Performs other diagnostic testing as directed such as anterior segment imaging, retina imaging, optical coherence tomography, visual field testing.
• Records results of all eye and vision tests and notifies optometrist of any abnormal values.
• Processes and packages lab samples for analysis by off-site lab services.
• Assists clients in applying for eyeglasses via charity sources, and in selecting frames that are appropriate for them and in the preferred style and color.
• Submits eyeglasses orders to charity sources and/or vision insurance-affiliated labs, tracks arrivals, notifies optometrist and clients of eyeglasses arrival, dispenses eyeglasses, reports patient concerns or non-adaptation to optometrist.
• Orders trial contact lenses, tracks arrivals, notifies optometrist and clients of contact lens trial arrivals.
• Assists in teaching proper contact lens hygiene, insertion and removal skills to clients.
• Assists in demonstrating proper eye patch use and/or eye drop or ointment instillation to patients and caretakers.
• Ensures patients are appropriately checked out, i.e. testing or labs performed, eye drops and other medications or materials given, home testing provided, and patient education given as directed by optometrist.
• Addresses telephone encounters in a timely manner.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly equipment maintenance according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• Cleans all medical equipment and exam chairs according to OSHA standards.
• Maintains clean, well-stocked exam rooms.
• Assists in supply and clinic medication ordering.
• Prepare and maintain special internal and external reports as requested by Supervisor and/or Department Head.
• May be assigned to various project lead roles to advance the development of the department and support ad hoc needs.
• Able to work under minimal supervision.
• Employee will be asked to perform additional duties and take on other responsibilities as dictated by events and circumstances.

QUALIFICATION/EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Some experience in optometry or medical office preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Familiar with electronic medical records.
• Attention to detail and excellent technical skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Travel Requirements:

Local travel to other community health clinics.