Optometric Technician - Part Time

Mayfairmall; Mayfair (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading eyewear company is looking for Optometric Technicians in their Mayfair location. You will be pivotal in enhancing the eye exam experience for patients by managing appointments and assisting doctors in providing high-quality care. Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year of medical experience and have completed training as an Optometric Technician. Join a dynamic team and make a difference in patient care while enjoying competitive part-time benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a medical environment supporting doctors.
• Knowledgeable about eyewear and can describe features and benefits.
• Experience with healthcare technology systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between doctor and patient.
• Perform preliminary clinical data collection.
• Support new contact lens wearers with training.

Skills

Patient care skills

Excellent multitasking

Team collaboration

Technical proficiency

Education

Optometric Technician training program or CPOT certification

Tools

G Suite

EMR systems

Job description

Warby Parker is searching for all-around amazing Optometric Technicians to work hand in hand with their Optometrists to give each eye exam patient a stellar experience in their Mayfair location. You'll help manage a high volume of patients, complete pre-testing, support with new contact lens insertion and removal training, deliver video assisted eye exams (where applicable), collect critical data, and generally keep eye exam operations running extra smoothly. Sounds like the job for you? Keep reading.

What you'll do:

• Act as the primary liaison between doctor and patient, establishing a great rapport with all eye exam patients
• Perform preliminary clinical data collection (including but not limited to: autorefraction, visual acuity, eye pressure, pupil testing, ocular motility testing, retinal imaging, and lensometry)
• Support with in person and video assisted eye exam appointments as available
• Support new contact lens wearers through delivering insertion and removal training. Additionally, train additional team members (as directed by the Store Leader) on how to deliver insertion and removal training
• Support the patient and store team through each step of the booking process with appointment confirmation, annual exam outreach, and contact lens follow up to ensure the patient has a seamless appointment experience
• Efficiently manage the flow of patients through the eye exam process
• Provide support to the doctor in maintaining meticulous and accurate records of data collected
• Help with the preparation of reports to other medical professionals as needed
• Ensure adherence to governmental regulations and privacy policies (e.g. HIPAA/PIPEDA), and company procedures
• Prepare and maintain an organized exam room by replenishing supplies, keeping contact lens trials up-to-date, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness for our equipment, and performing ongoing maintenance and calibration as needed
• Support the retail sales team as directed by the Store Leader

Who you are:

• Professional, articulate, and have a compassionate approach to patient care
• A team player who's effective and efficient when collaborating and communicating with doctors, the store team, and patients
• Excellent with multitasking, organization, and time management in prioritizing appointments to maintain efficient patient flow
• Able to think outside of the box when needed
• Precise and comfortable with technology, and able to quickly learn and effectively use new medical applications
• Excited to work side by side (or virtually!) with a doctor in a high-volume retail setting
• 1+ years of experience in a medical environment supporting doctors
• Exceptionally knowledgeable about eyewear and able to accurately describe the features and benefits of different offerings.
• Working knowledge of G Suite
• Previous work experience with optometry, electronic health records, or medical care
• Familiar with healthcare technology systems and equipment (EMR systems, retinal cameras, exam room equipment)
• Completion of an Optometric Technician training program or CPOT certification (Certified Paraoptometric Technician)

Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for part-time employees: