Optometric Technician: Patient Care & Career Growth

Katzen Eye; Lutherville (MD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical dental optical

401K plan

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid parking

Team environment

Career ladder

Job summary

Katzen Eye Group in Lutherville, MD is seeking an Optometric Technician to support our ophthalmology and optometry teams. No late evenings, no major holidays or Sundays, and a robust benefits package, with opportunities for career advancement.

The ideal candidate will document patient information in the Electronic Health Record, take ocular measurements, administer treatments as ordered, and travel to other offices as needed.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in a work up position within an optometric practice is preferred.
• Must be willing to travel to other offices occasionally to meet the demands of business.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be a well-organized, team-player with great attention to detail.
• Demonstrate superior computer skills.
• Highly energetic with positive attitude.
• Must be able to walk and stand for eight hours.
• Must be able to type or write legibly in a dimly-lit setting.

Responsibilities

• Initial work up of patients such as gathering chief complaint, ocular and systemic history, past family and social history and complete review of systems
• Measuring visual acuities, intraocular pressures, confrontational fields, EOMS, and more
• Performing external slit lamp examination and administering eye drops
• Scribe in electronic medical records format to document the patient visit and examination
• Assist with stocking supplies, ensuring cleanliness of patient exams room and other administrative or clinical duties as assigned

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Tools

EHR (Electronic Health Records)

Job description

Katzen Eye Group in Lutherville, MD is seeking an Optometric Technician to support our ophthalmology and optometry teams. No late evenings, no major holidays or Sundays, and a robust benefits package, with opportunities for career advancement.

The ideal candidate will document patient information in the Electronic Health Record, take ocular measurements, administer treatments as ordered, and travel to other offices as needed.