Optometric Technician & Medical Assistant — Training Provided

MyEyeDr; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision coverage

Associate discounts on products

Job summary

MyEyeDr. is seeking an Optometric Technician to support Doctors of Optometry with preliminary testing and measurements, with training provided. You will help prepare patients and document conditions to ensure a smooth flow before the exam.

Some weekend and evening shifts are required. You will learn to use pretest equipment, perform visual screenings, and assist with contact lens training, collaborating with the team to deliver an exceptional patient experience. MyEyeDr.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with the ability to understand/do basic math.
• Personable, patient and can comfort patients during screening.
• Detail oriented and 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 provided.

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

Skills

Patient communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Pretest equipment

Job description

MyEyeDr. is seeking an Optometric Technician to support Doctors of Optometry with preliminary testing and measurements, with training provided. You will help prepare patients and document conditions to ensure a smooth flow before the exam.

Some weekend and evening shifts are required. You will learn to use pretest equipment, perform visual screenings, and assist with contact lens training, collaborating with the team to deliver an exceptional patient experience. MyEyeDr.