Optometric Technician

Bridgeview Eye Partners; New Haven (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Certification program

Job summary

Bridgeview Eye Partners in New Haven, IN seeks a dedicated Technician to support doctors with eye examinations and patient care. You will prepare exam rooms, perform preliminary tests, and assist physicians while coordinating patient flow and communicating delays to ensure smooth operations.

The role emphasizes accuracy, patient communication, and teamwork in a clinical setting, with a focus on high-quality patient experience and adherence to practice standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or better.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with patients and staff in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for eye examinations by explaining preliminary testing procedures.
• Perform all preliminary tests and doctor-requested tests.
• Assist optometrist and ophthalmologist during procedures.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and manage patient flow in the office.
• Prepare exam rooms by cleaning instruments and stocking supplies.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients and staff.

Skills

Communication

Scheduling

Education

High School or better

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: 1010 Boulder Ridge Dr., New Haven, IN 46774

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Starting wage of $15 - $18 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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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