Optometric Technician

Midwest-Eye-Consultants; Tanglewood (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision

401k

Paid holidays

PTO

Company-paid certification program

Job summary

Midwest Eye Consultants is seeking a dedicated Ophthalmic Technician to support doctors and deliver quality patient care in New Haven, IN. You will prepare exam rooms, gather patient histories, conduct preliminary testing, and help manage scheduling and flow.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or better and strong communication skills. This role offers a starting hourly wage of $15–$18, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional certification through the company.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or better required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for eye examinations by communicating the features and benefits of preliminary tests.
• Perform all preliminary and doctor-requested tests for all patients.
• Assist optometrist and ophthalmologist with patient procedures.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and monitor patient flow; communicate delays as needed.
• Prepare exam room by cleaning instruments and maintaining inventory of supplies.
• Provide a safe, clean, organized and inviting environment for patients and staff.
• Perform other duties as determined by the office manager, team lead, and doctors.

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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