Optometric Technician: Patient Care & Vision Testing

Nationwide Vision; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package - Medical,Vision

401k + Employer Matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

Paid Maternity Leave

Competitive Base Pay

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Nationwide Vision in Mesa, AZ is seeking an Optometric Technician (Doctor's Assistant) to support the doctor with preliminary testing and to help manage patient flow. This role emphasizes delivering a world-class Total Patient Experience and requires strong communication with patients, doctors, and staff.

The ideal candidate has medical office experience, is comfortable with HIPAA, and can handle diverse testing equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in a patient-facing role.
• Previous medical office experience preferred; ophthalmic experience strongly preferred.
• Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States.
• Favorable result on background check as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Embrace and execute our Total Patient Experience to build relationships with all patients while delivering great medical support
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA
• Practice urgency at all times placing value on a patient’s time, as well as the doctor’s time and schedule
• Operate manual lensometer, auto-lensometer, autorefractor/keratometer, retinal camera, visual field, GDX or OCT
• Follow scripting for testing equipment (photos, visual fields, visual activity, etc.)
• Clean all examination equipment including tonometer tip
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all time
• General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager
• Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
• Commitment to work hours that meet the needs of the business which may include weekends, schedule changes or an extended schedule

Skills

Customer service

Medical office experience

HIPAA compliance

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Nationwide Vision in Mesa, AZ is seeking an Optometric Technician (Doctor's Assistant) to support the doctor with preliminary testing and to help manage patient flow. This role emphasizes delivering a world-class Total Patient Experience and requires strong communication with patients, doctors, and staff.

The ideal candidate has medical office experience, is comfortable with HIPAA, and can handle diverse testing equipment.