Optometric Technician: Elevate the Patient Exam Experience

EyeCare Associates, Inc.; Pelham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k matching

PTO and holidays

Maternity leave

Eyecare certification reimbursement

Competitive base pay

Employee discounts

Job summary

EyeCare Partners is seeking an Optometric Technician to support the Total Patient Experience by assisting the optometrist with initial testing and exam preparation. You will operate optical testing equipment and maintain a patient-focused environment in a clinical setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 1 year of patient-facing experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools. Travel between locations may be required; HIPAA compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous medical office experience preferred; ophthalmic experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum 1 year in a position interacting with customers/patients or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Favorable result on background check as required by state; proof of identity and right to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Embrace and execute our Total Patient Experience to build relationships with all patients while delivering great medical support
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA
• Practice urgency at all times placing value on a patient’s time, as well as the doctor’s time and schedule
• Operate manual lensometer, auto-lensometer, autorefractor/keratometer, retinal camera, visual field, GDX or OCT
• Follow scripting for testing equipment (photos, visual fields, visual activity, etc.)
• Clean all examination equipment including tonometer tip
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all time
• General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager
• Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
• Commitment to work hours that meet the needs of the business which may include weekends, schedule changes or an extended schedule

Skills

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

EyeCare Partners is seeking an Optometric Technician to support the Total Patient Experience by assisting the optometrist with initial testing and exam preparation. You will operate optical testing equipment and maintain a patient-focused environment in a clinical setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 1 year of patient-facing experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools. Travel between locations may be required; HIPAA compliance is essential.