Optometric Technician/Medical Assistant Part Time

MyEyeDr.; Southbury (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Optometric Technician to join their team. This part-time role offers the opportunity to support Doctors of Optometry by preparing patients for their visits and conducting preliminary testing. No prior optical experience is necessary, as comprehensive training will be provided. The ideal candidate will be personable, detail-oriented, and a collaborative team player, ensuring a seamless and comforting experience for patients. With the chance to grow your career through role-specific training and participate in vision coverage, this position is perfect for those looking to make a difference in the healthcare field.

Benefits

Vision Coverage

Associate Discounts on Products

Role-specific Training Programs

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; basic math skills needed.
• Detail-oriented and personable with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients and document medical history for exams.
• Ensure smooth patient flow and comfort during appointments.
• Learn to use pretest equipment for visual screenings.

Skills

Patient Consultation

Basic Math Skills

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal Skills

Collaborative Team Player

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Pretest Equipment

Job description

Optometric Technician/Medical Assistant Part Time

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. Join our team today and help provide the highest quality vision care to our patients. This role reports to the Office General Manager but will directly support our Doctor(s). Some weekend and evenings shifts required.

The wage range for this position is $16.00 to $20.50 hourly, commensurate with experience. The company complies with all state and local wage and hour laws and the minimum pay range will always be at or above the applicable minimum wage.

You Will

• 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

About You

• 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 detail-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

Growth With Us

• Grow and develop your career through role-specific training programs
• Participate in our Vision coverage and associate discounts on our products