Optometric Technician: Precision Pretests & Patient Care

Elevate Eyecare; Zumbrota (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Eyecare in Minnesota is seeking an Optometric Technician to generate key preliminary information for the optometrist and perform medical tests as part of the patient exam workflow.

The role includes chart reviews, data entry as a scribe, ocular and systemic history taking, and a range of ophthalmic tests. Medications may be administered under physician direction, and staff assist with procedures while maintaining clean, compliant exam rooms.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient charts to ensure completeness and accuracy of information. Performs testing required by the type of exam scheduled, patient complaint, and history.
• Acts as a scribe while the physician examines patient entering data into electronic medical records or handwrites in a paper chart, oversees patient flow.
• Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately record visual acuity.
• Performs lensometry, refractometry, applanation tonometry, basic muscle balance testing, assess pupils, assess the anterior chamber, confrontation visual fields, and gross external exam. Administer diagnostic tests.
• Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.
• Assists with in-office procedures ensuring proper informed consent are obtained, sets up, and cleans up from procedures.
• Perform advanced ophthalmic procedures.
• Assists in training of other ophthalmic assistants & Assists with patient education.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
• Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations.
• Understands and accepts responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisors.
• Maintains a positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

Elevate Eyecare in Minnesota is seeking an Optometric Technician to generate key preliminary information for the optometrist and perform medical tests as part of the patient exam workflow.

The role includes chart reviews, data entry as a scribe, ocular and systemic history taking, and a range of ophthalmic tests. Medications may be administered under physician direction, and staff assist with procedures while maintaining clean, compliant exam rooms.