Optometric Technician

EyeCare Services Partners (ESP); Delaware; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401K plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parking

Job summary

Delaware Eye Care Center in Rudnick, DE is seeking a patient-focused Optometric Technician to support our doctors. No nights, no major holidays or Sundays, with a robust benefits package and a team-oriented environment.

The technician will perform pre-exam tests, maintain instruments, assist with vision tests, and provide contact lens education. Candidates should have at least one year of experience and be willing to travel to other offices occasionally.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly with patients, staff, managers, and doctors.
• Basic computer literacy required.
• Highly energetic with a positive attitude.
• At least one year of experience in a workup position within an optometric practice is preferred.
• Must be willing to travel to other offices occasionally to meet business demands.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be well-organized, a team-player with great attention to detail.
• Must be able to walk and stand for eight hours.
• Must be able to type or write legibly in a dimly lit setting.

Responsibilities

• Initial work up of patients such as gathering chief complaint, ocular and systemic history, past family and social history and complete review of systems
• Measuring visual acuities, intraocular pressures, confrontational fields, EOMS, and more
• Performing external slit lamp examination and administering eye drops
• Scribe in electronic medical records format to document the patient visit and examination
• Assist with stocking supplies, ensuring cleanliness of patient exams room and other administrative or clinical duties as assigned

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Computer literacy

Team player

Documentation

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Delaware Eye Care Center is searching for a patient focused, skilledOptometric Technicianfor our Rudnick, DE office - No nights, no major holidays or Sundays, a robust benefits package, a team-oriented working environment where you are heard and respected as well as clear career ladder opportunities.

Delaware Eye Care Centersis dedicated to providing state-of-the-art, individually based, high quality, eye health care.Our doctors are board-certified, skilled ophthalmologists and optometrists that provide a range of services to help our patients attain the clearest vision possible.Our services cover a range of eye problems, including cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disorders, dry eye, and ocular injuries. We have the common goal of ascertaining the most appropriate care for any given patient, explaining the purpose of the treatment, and in initiating said therapy in a courteous and compassionate manner, irrespective of age, gender, nationality, and race or payment program.

TheOptometric Technicianplay a crucial role by assisting optometrists in providing eye care services to patients. Responsibilities will include conducting pre-examination tests, maintaining ophthalmic instruments, and assisting with vision tests and measurements. They may also conduct contact lens education including insertion and removal training. provide patient education on lens care, frame adjustments, and contact lens handling.

Our Top Candidate will bring at least one year of previous, verifiable experience as an optometric technician or medical assistance with a focus on direct patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Initial work up of patients such as gathering chief complaint, ocular and systemic history, past family and social history and complete review of systems
• Measuring visual acuities, intraocular pressures, confrontational fields, EOMS, and more
• Performing external slit lamp examination and administering eye drops
• Scribe in electronic medical records format to document the patient visit and examination
• Assist with stocking supplies, ensuring cleanliness of patient exams room and other administrative or clinical duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, staff, managers, and doctors
• Basic computer literacy required
• Highly energetic with a positive attitude
• At least one year of experience in a workup position within an optometric practice is preferred
• Must be willing to travel to other offices occasionally to meet the demands of business
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be a well-organized, team-player with great attention to detail
• Highly energetic with positive attitude
• Must be able to walk and stand for eight hours
• Must be able to type or write legibly in a dimly lit setting

In Turn We Will Provide:

• Benefits to full-time team members that include comprehensive medical, dental and optical coverage, 401K and short- and long-term disability
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Paid parking where applicable
• Team oriented working environment where you are heard and respected