Optometric Technician/Medical Assistant

MyEyeDr.; Shippensburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) with competitive company match

Accrue PTO and paid holidays from day one

Potential bonuses

Vision coverage and discounts on products

Job summary

MyEyeDr. is seeking an Optometric Technician in Shippensburg to provide essential support to Doctors of Optometry. You will assist patients by documenting their conditions, maintaining smooth patient flow, and ensuring comfort during exams. Ideal candidates are personable, detail-oriented, and willing to learn. This role includes a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for career growth, and potential bonuses. Join MyEyeDr. to help patients see and live their best lives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with the ability to understand/do basic math.
• Personable and patient with the ability to comfort patients.
• Detail-oriented and able to work closely with the Optometrist.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients and document existing conditions and complaints.
• Maintain a smooth flow of patients to the doctor and office staff.
• Ensure patients are comfortable with office procedures.

Skills

Personable

Detail-oriented

Basic math skills

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

About the role

See yourself starting a new career journey? As an Optometric Technician for MyEyeDr. you play an essential role by providing direct support to our Doctors of Optometry in preparing the patient for their visit inclusive of preliminary testing and measurements. No optical experience? No problem! You will be provided training and tools needed to learn about an industry that delivers our patients a best‑in‑class experience to help them see and live their best lives. This role reports to the Office General Manager but will directly support our Doctor(s). Some weekend and evenings shifts required.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients, accurately document existing conditions and complaints, and chart medical history to prep for Optometrist exam
• Maintain a smooth flow of patients to the Doctor and additional office staff throughout appointment
• Ensure patients are comfortable with office procedures to which they will be exposed during appointment
• Through company training learn to use all pretest equipment to perform a range of visual screenings for patients prior to visiting with the doctor
• Conduct contact lens training for applicable patients and other preliminary testing
• Collaborate with doctor(s) and team members to provide seamless patient experience

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with the ability to understand/do basic math
• Someone who is personable, patient and has the ability to comfort patients during screening process
• Someone who is detailed oriented and who will work closely with the Optometrist
• Willingness to learn about industry, product, and services
• Collaborative team player that will provide the best patient experience
• Prior healthcare/medical/optical background preferred but not required, training will be provided for the right candidate

Benefits

• Grow and develop your career through role specific training programs
• Potential to earn bonuses
• Participate in a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, tax‑free savings plans, life insurance and more
• Participate in our Vision coverage and associate discounts on our products
• Participate in our 401(k) with competitive company match
• Accrue PTO and paid holidays from day one

MyEyeDr. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. MyEyeDr. will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.