Optometric Technician (Ideal Eye Team)

VSP Vision; Hewitt (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

VSP Vision in Hewitt, Texas is seeking a dedicated professional to assist the Optometrist with eye examinations and patient eye care. The primary duties include gathering patient history, conducting pre-testing, and facilitating a smooth clinical experience.

The ideal candidate will have one to two years of experience in a related field and effective communication skills. The role may involve work with technology and patient care procedures, ensuring a pleasant experience for all patients.

Qualifications

• One to two years of experience in the related field.
• Ability to listen and process transactions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and rapport-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Optometrist with eye examinations and patient care.
• Prepare patients by gathering information about vision and medical history.
• Educate patients on contact lens insertion and removal.

Skills

Experience in related field

Knowledge of MS Office

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Interpersonal skills

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.

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

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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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Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.