Optometric Technician: Eye Exam Pro & Vision Diagnostics

Cherry Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cherry Health in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Optometric Technician I to support the Doctor of Optometry in delivering comprehensive eye care. You will perform pre-testing, administer eye drops, and help coordinate exams and referrals in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role requires high school diploma, CPR certification, and strong communication, organization, and teamwork. Travel to other sites may be required as part of service delivery, with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
• CPR certification required.
• Ophthalmic or Medical Assistant experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and chief complaint information.
• Accurately and efficiently perform patient pre-testing, including visual acuity, color vision, depth perception, pupil testing, motilities, peripheral vision, and blood pressure.
• Instill eye drops on patients using sterile techniques and explain side effects of drops.
• Measure intraocular pressure using iCare or Tonopen.
• Administer diagnostic tests such as automated visual field testing, optical coherence tomography, retinal photography, automated lensometry, etc.
• Assist doctor with all aspects of the eye exam and any follow-up requested.
• Facilitate referrals and schedule patients as needed for medical and surgical problems.
• Perform administrative tasks such as filing, ordering supplies, recordkeeping, and other administrative duties.
• Perform chart preparation to ensure that a patient is due or eligible for an eye exam.
• Understand and adhere to CH’s compliance standards as they appear in CH’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state, and CH’s regulations, laws, and policies as they currently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel to and from schools.
• Set up and tear down school clinic.
• Assist with scheduling and/or check-in for students.
• Assist with phone calls to classrooms and/or escort children.
• Maintain professional interaction with all school staff.
• Call parents as needed to set up follow-up appointments and/or explain ocular conditions.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Bilingual Spanish

Travel

6-Month Readiness

Education

High School Diploma

CPR Certification

Tools

Nextgen EHR

OCT

HVF

Corneal topographer

Pachymeter

Slit-lamp

Phoropter

Cameras

Job description

Cherry Health in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Optometric Technician I to support the Doctor of Optometry in delivering comprehensive eye care. You will perform pre-testing, administer eye drops, and help coordinate exams and referrals in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role requires high school diploma, CPR certification, and strong communication, organization, and teamwork. Travel to other sites may be required as part of service delivery, with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional