Optometric Technician (Elgin Vision)

VSP Vision; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

VSP Vision is seeking a patient-focused assistant to support the Optometrist in eye examinations and patient care. The role involves assisting with pre-testing, taking patient history, and guiding patients through the clinical experience.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, operating instruments, instructing on contact lens use, administering medications, and aiding with check-in, insurance verification, and office operations as needed.

Qualifications

• One to two years of experience in related field.
• Working knowledge of MS Office package.
• Effective verbal communication to prioritize multiple tasks and handle inquiries.
• Effective written communication to document patient visits.
• Excellent interpersonal and rapport-building skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Optometrist with eye examinations and patient eye care.
• Conduct pre-testing or special testing and gather patient history information.
• Prepare patients and document information in the patient record.
• Operate clinical instruments and take measurements for exams.
• Educate patients on contact lens care and manage trials.
• Administer topical ophthalmic and dilation medications.
• Scribe for the doctor and translate as needed.
• Support patient flow, communicate with staff, and manage check-in/check-out.
• Cross-train in departments and assist with other duties as requested.

Skills

Experience 1-2 years

MS Office

Tools

MS Office package

Job description

Compensation range for the role is listed above. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible incentive, bonuses and/or commission dependent on the role. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please.

General Summary

The primary role is to assist the Optometrist with eye examinations and patient eye care including conducting pre-testing or special testing, intaking patient history information, and guiding patients throughout the eye care and clinical experience.

Essential Functions

• Prepare patients before the examination by gathering information about the patient's vision and medical history, explaining the exam process, and documenting all needed information in the patient's record
• Able to work well with technology and various clinical instruments, taking measurements, and administering tests to determine the visual capabilities of the patient in preparation for the vision examination
• Perform contact lens insertion; educate and train patients on contact lens insertion and removal
• Order contact lenses of various types of materials and designs and manage contact lens trials inventory
• Administer topical ophthalmic and dilation medications
• Scribe for the doctor and translate as needed
• Prioritize patient care and patient flow while communicating effectively with doctors, staff, and patients
• Perform, under the direction of the Optometrist, some therapy exercises or procedures with the patient
• Assist in other areas of the office as necessary, such as answering phones, verifying insurance, checking in patients, scanning charts, maintaining a clean office, and checking patients in and out
• Work on special projects, cross-train in different departments, and perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

• One to two years of experience in related field
• Working knowledge of MS Office package
• Effective verbal communication skills to prioritize multiple tasks and to be available for incoming calls and inquiries
• Effective written communication skills to clearly document patient visits
• Excellent interpersonal and rapport-building skills
• Ability to ask appropriate and relevant questions to identify patient needs
• Ability to listen, process transactions and interact with patients simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFM)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFM), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment

Working Conditions

The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

The above information on this description had been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job grade.

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

VSP is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. To help us ensure we meet our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please consider responding to the following optional questions regarding race and gender. We are asking you to provide this information on a voluntary basis. All responses will be kept confidential and will in no way impact the consideration of your application. Applicants who live in the following jurisdictions should not respond to the race or gender self-identification request, so please select "Prefer not to say, I Don't Wish to Answer, I decline to self-identify, or I decline to identify my race and ethnicity" for the questions:

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