Optometric Technician

Svs Vision, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Great benefits package

401(k) plans

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Training development

Growth potential

Energetic environment

Job summary

SVS Vision is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to provide clinical support to the Doctor of Optometry, enhancing patient satisfaction and exam efficiency. The role reports to the Professional Services Department and is based in Louisville, KY.

Responsibilities include refraction, patient history review, and performing essential ocular tests with modern equipment. The candidate will work in a team-oriented environment with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Substantial proficiency in computer applications
• Professional communication skills are essential
• Strong attention to details and accuracy
• Ability to work within a team and adapt to changes
• Responds professionally to inquiries or issues as they arise
• Teamwork oriented with a customer service focus

Responsibilities

• Assists in improving exam efficiency and elevating patient experience
• Communicates with retail office management and staff
• Prepares the clinic day with strong organizational skills
• Performs refraction and related testing
• Reviews case history and current medical conditions
• Performs non-contact tonometry and other ophthalmic measurements
• Operates auto-refractor and Lensometer
• Conducts visual acuity testing and blood pressure measurement
• Performs fundus photography and OCT testing
• Administers eye drop instillation
• Follows supervising OD guidance for additional procedures
• Hands off patient care to the OD

Skills

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork oriented

Adaptable to change

Dealing with difficult inquiries

Tools

Auto-refractor

Lensometer

Non-Contact tonometry

OCT testing

Blood pressure measurement

Visual acuity testing

Job description

Regular Full-Time Technical Louisville, KY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 4900

Since 1974, SVS Vision has helped our customers lead better lives through better vision. As a Michigan-based company with over 80+ offices in 9 states, we have grown to be one of the largest optical companies in the Midwest with the help of our devoted employees. We are a family-oriented company that takes pride in recognizing and rewarding our employees for their hard work and dedication. We trust our company philosophy makes for an exciting and fun work environment where our employees can thrive while providing the best customer service possible. Our pledge to our employees has never wavered, as seen in our remarkably longevity with the opportunities for growth within the company, above market salaries, and exceptional benefits.

The Ophthalmic Technician provides clinical support for the Doctor of Optometry (OD) to increase patient satisfaction and elevate exam efficiency. This position reports to the Professional Services Department.

Our team members enjoy the following:

• Team-oriented staff
• Competitive salary/ Great benefits package
• 401(k) plans
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Training development
• Growth potential
• Energetic environment

Minimum Requirements:

• Substantial proficiency in computer applications
• Basic understanding of health care protocol
• Professional communication skills
• Strong attention to details
• Responds professionally in situations with difficult issues or inquiries
• Adaptable to changes
• Teamwork oriented

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

• Assists in improving exam efficiency and elevating patient experience
• Communicates with the retail office management and staff
• Prepares the clinic day/strong organizational skills
• Refraction
• Case history review including current medical conditions
• Non-Contact tonometry
• Auto-refractor
• Visual acuity testing
• Blood pressure measurement
• Lensometer
• Visual field testing
• Fundus photographyOCT testing
• Eye drop instillation
• Additional clinical procedures requested by the supervising OD that falls within the scope of knowledge of the Ophthalmic Technician
• Hands off patient care to the OD