Optometric Technician: Pre-Tests, Lenses & Patient Care

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Eye Trends - Woodlands is seeking an Optometric Technician to assist the optometrist with eye examinations and patient eye care, including pre-testing, taking patient history, and guiding patients through the clinical experience.

In this full-time on-site role in The Woodlands, you will prepare patients, operate clinical instruments, assist with lens trials, administer dilating drops, and support front desk activities as needed.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in related field.
• Working knowledge of MS Office package.
• Effective verbal communication skills to prioritize multiple tasks and to be available for incoming calls and inquiries.
• Effective written communication skills to clearly document patient visits.
• Excellent interpersonal and rapport-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients before the examination by gathering information about the patient’s vision and medical history, explaining the exam process, and documenting all needed information in the patient’s record.
• Able to work well with technology and various clinical instruments, taking measurements, and administering tests to determine the visual capabilities of the patient in preparation for the vision examination.
• Perform contact lens insertion; educate and train patients on contact lens insertion and removal.
• Order contact lenses of various types of materials and designs and manage contact lens trials inventory.
• Administer topical ophthalmic and dilation medications
• Scribe for the doctor and translate as needed
• Prioritize patient care and patient flow while communicating effectively with doctors, staff, and patients
• Perform, under the direction of the Optometrist, some therapy exercises or procedures with the patient
• Assist in other areas of the office as necessary, such as answering phones, verifying insurance, checking in patients, scanning charts, maintaining a clean office, and checking patients in and out
• Work on special projects, cross-train in different departments, and perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Skills

MS Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Job description

Eye Trends - Woodlands is seeking an Optometric Technician to assist the optometrist with eye examinations and patient eye care, including pre-testing, taking patient history, and guiding patients through the clinical experience.

In this full-time on-site role in The Woodlands, you will prepare patients, operate clinical instruments, assist with lens trials, administer dilating drops, and support front desk activities as needed.