Optometric Technician

Prismhr Hire; Highland (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Competitive pay

Great team

Job summary

Timp Vision Clinic in Highland and Pleasant Grove is seeking a dedicated Optometric Technician to join our eye care team. Full time, will consider part time.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in assisting optometrists in providing exceptional eye care services. As an Optometric Technician, you will be responsible for performing various tasks to support optometrists, ensuring a smooth and efficient flow of daily operations within our eye clinic.

Qualifications

• Optometric Technician experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and organizational skills.
• Ability to gather patient history and assist with eye exams.
• Willingness to learn ophthalmic equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Assist optometrists in preliminary vision tests and gathering patient information.
• Prepare examination rooms and maintain cleanliness and organization.
• Operate and maintain ophthalmic equipment, ensuring calibration and functionality.
• Obtain patient histories, including symptoms, allergies, and prescriptions.
• Provide patient education on eye care and eyewear use.
• Assist with fitting and adjusting eyewear and contact lenses.
• Manage patient files with privacy-compliant records.
• Schedule appointments and handle patient inquiries with excellent service.
• Assist with inventory management and ensure supplies are stocked.

Skills

Patient care

Equipment operation

Medical history gathering

Customer service

Job description

Timp Vision Clinic in Highland and Pleasant Grove is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Optometric Technician to join our eye care team. Full time, will consider part time. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in assisting optometrists in providing exceptional eye care services. As an Optometric Technician, you will be responsible for performing various tasks to support optometrists, ensuring a smooth and efficient flow of daily operations within our eye clinic.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist optometrists in conducting preliminary vision tests and gathering patient eye health information.
• Prepare examination rooms and maintain cleanliness and organization.
• Operate and maintain ophthalmic equipment, ensuring accurate calibration and functionality.
• Obtain patient medical histories, including symptoms, allergies, and current prescriptions.
• Provide patient education on proper eye care and contact lens or eyeglass use.
• Assist in fitting and adjusting eyewear and contact lenses.
• Manage patient files, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in compliance with privacy laws.
• Schedule appointments and handle patient inquiries, providing exceptional customer service.
• Assist with inventory management and ensure that supplies and equipment are adequately stocked.

Optical experience is a plus but not mandatory. Especially great for a pre-optometry student wanting some hands-on experience. We offer a competitive hourly rate, paid holidays, and great people to work with!

If you are an honest, dedicated, and caring person, we would love to talk to you!