Optometric Technician

Midwest Eye Consultants; Winchester (IN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.5 paid holidays per year + 2浮動の祝日

8 days PTO in first year

Health, dental, vision, and 401k

Certification program for growth

Job summary

Midwest Eye Consultants is seeking an Eye Clinic Technician in Winchester, Indiana to support doctors with exams, perform preliminary tests, and manage patient flow. The role includes preparing exam rooms, obtaining histories, and handling scheduling while maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for patients and staff.

The position offers wage starting at $15–$17 per hour, with robust benefits, paid holidays, PTO, and a company-paid certification program to support growth.

Qualifications

• Experience handling patient histories and data collection.
• Experience coordinating patient scheduling and flow in a clinic.
• Ability to assist doctors with exam procedures and room preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for eye examinations by communicating features and benefits of preliminary testing.
• Perform all preliminary tests and assist doctors with tests as requested.
• Assist optometrist and ophthalmologist with patient procedures.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and monitor patient flow throughout the office.
• Prepare exam room, clean instruments and maintain inventory of medications and supplies.
• Provide a safe, clean, organized environment for patients and staff.
• Perform other duties as determined by office manager or doctors.

Skills

Patient communication

Administrative duties

Clinical testing support

Scheduling coordination

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Position Summary

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: 310 S Oak St, Winchester, IN 47394

What We Offer

• Starting wage of $15-$17 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.