Optometric Technician: Patient Care & Pretesting Pro

Total-Vision-5; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Vision LLC is hiring for a full-time, hourly position in Chula Vista, CA. The role involves front-desk and pretesting duties within a busy optometry practice, with emphasis on patient interaction and accurate scheduling.

Candidates should have a high school diploma. Prior ophthalmic/optometric or medical experience is a plus but not required. Must be able to travel between practices as needed and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• Flexibility in addressing a broad spectrum of patient requirements and preferences.
• Ability to cultivate positive patient rapport and build relationships while increasing patient retention.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities and meet patient commitments/deadlines.
• Proficiency in automated equipment and systems standard to the optometry industry.

Responsibilities

• Warmly greet incoming patients for pretesting before the exam.
• Answer phones, schedule patient appointments per doctor preferences, and transcribe messages/faxes.

Skills

Patient rapport

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Equipment proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Total Vision LLC is hiring for a full-time, hourly position in Chula Vista, CA. The role involves front-desk and pretesting duties within a busy optometry practice, with emphasis on patient interaction and accurate scheduling.

Candidates should have a high school diploma. Prior ophthalmic/optometric or medical experience is a plus but not required. Must be able to travel between practices as needed and stand for long periods.