Optometric Technician: Patient Care & Vision Services

PrimaryOne Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/STD/LTD/Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Retirement plan contribution

EAP program

Worksite wellness

Job summary

PrimaryOne Health is seeking an Optometric Technician in Columbus to support our vision centers. You will obtain patient history, prepare for exams, and assist with pretesting such as acuity and depth perception under the optometrist’s guidance.

You will also train patients and staff on EHR workflows, manage glasses and contact lens services, and keep inventory. Occasional travel may be required; a high school diploma and 2+ years in the field are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years' experience as an optometric technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records patient’s preliminary case history.
• Maintains records, and schedules appointments/referrals.
• Prepares patient for vision examination and assists with pretesting (distance/near acuity, depth perception, color vision, visual field, GDx/OCT).
• Instructs patient in care and use of glasses; assists frame selection; adjusts, orders, and repairs glasses and contact lens; guidance under supervision.
• Maintains inventory, orders exam supplies, invoices POs, schedules equipment repairs, cleans instruments.
• Proficient with front desk duties and computer skills.
• May assist in training of new hires (EHR training/guidance, onboarding).
• Demonstrates attendance, professionalism, attention to detail, teamwork, and politeness to customers.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

EHR training/guidance

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Optometric technician experience preferred

Tools

EHR software

Job description

PrimaryOne Health is seeking an Optometric Technician in Columbus to support our vision centers. You will obtain patient history, prepare for exams, and assist with pretesting such as acuity and depth perception under the optometrist’s guidance.

You will also train patients and staff on EHR workflows, manage glasses and contact lens services, and keep inventory. Occasional travel may be required; a high school diploma and 2+ years in the field are preferred.