Optometric Technician

Midwest Eye Consultants; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

PTO

Certification program growth

Job summary

Midwest Eye Consultants in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Technician to support doctors by performing preliminary tests, preparing patients for eye examinations, and coordinating patient flow.

The role involves assisting clinicians, maintaining a clean exam area, and ensuring a positive patient experience while supporting office operations.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with patients and team.
• Ability to manage appointment scheduling and flow.
• Attention to detail in clinical testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for eye examinations by explaining the testing procedures.
• Perform preliminary and requested tests.
• Assist optometrist/ophthalmologist during exams.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and monitor flow, communicating delays.
• Prepare exam room, maintain supplies and inventory.
• Provide a clean, safe, welcoming environment for patients and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the office manager or doctors.

Skills

Patient communication

Scheduling

Administrative tasks

Preliminary testing

Job description

The Technician fulfills an important role in providing data that is critical to the doctor in order to provide proper care and treatment to each patient. This individual is responsible for various administrative and clinical functions, including obtaining patient histories, performing preliminary and ancillary testing, scheduling patients, preparing the exam room, and assisting the doctors with any exam needs. They ensure the practice’s quality standards are met, while completing specific, essential responsibilities that pertain to the patient’s experience and effective communication.

POSITION LOCATION: 9426 Lima Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46818

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Starting wage of $15.00 - $17.00 per hour based on previous experience
• 6.5 paid holidays per year + 2 floating holidays
• Approximately 8 days of PTO within first year
• Full slate of benefits to include health, dental, vision, and 401k
• Growth and wage increase through company paid certification program

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare patients for eye examinations by communicating the features and benefits of our preliminary testing procedures.
• Perform all preliminary and any doctor requested tests on all patients.
• Assist optometrist and ophthalmologist with patient procedures.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and monitor patient flow throughout the office, properly communicating delays.
• Prepare exam room by cleaning instruments and maintaining inventory of medications and supplies.
• Provide a safe, clean, organized and inviting environment for both patients and staff.
• Perform other duties and assume various responsibilities as determined by the office manager or team lead, and doctor(s).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (per ADA guidelines):

• Physical Activity: Standing for sustained periods of time, Stooping, Grasping, Lifting, Talking, Hearing.
• Physical requirements: Light work. Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. on a regular basis from floor to waist, 5 lbs. from waist to shoulder, and 5 lbs. from shoulder to overhead.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

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