Optometric Technician - Vision Clinic

Midwest Eye Consultants; Oregon (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage based on experience

Paid holidays

PTO

Health benefits

Certification program for growth

Job summary

Midwest Eye Consultants is seeking a Technician to support patient care through a variety of clinical and administrative tasks. Responsibilities include obtaining patient histories, performing preliminary tests, scheduling, and assisting doctors during exams.

The position offers competitive hourly wages and benefits such as health, dental, vision, and a generous PTO policy. Ideal candidates will have excellent patient communication skills and a commitment to quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical or administrative role, preferably in an eye care setting.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients and team members.
• Familiarity with medical testing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for eye examinations.
• Perform preliminary and ancillary tests.
• Assist doctors with patient procedures.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and monitor office flow.
• Maintain an organized exam room.

Skills

Patient communication

Administrative functions

Testing procedures

Teamwork

Job description

Position Summary

The Technician fulfills an important role in providing data that is critical to the doctor to provide proper care and treatment to each patient. This individual is responsible for various administrative and clinical functions, including obtaining patient histories, performing preliminary and ancillary testing, scheduling patients, preparing the exam room, and assisting the doctors with any exam needs. They ensure the practice’s quality standards are met, while completing specific, essential responsibilities that pertain to the patient’s experience and effective communication.

What We Offer

• Hourly wage based on previous experience
• 6.5 paid holidays per year
• Approximately 10 days of PTO within first year
• Full slate of benefits to include health, dental, vision, and 401k
• Growth and wage increase through company paid certification program

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for eye examinations by communicating the features and benefits of our preliminary testing procedures.
• Perform all preliminary and any doctor requested tests on all patients.
• Assist optometrist and ophthalmologist with patient procedures.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and monitor patient flow throughout the office, properly communicating delays.
• Prepare exam room by cleaning instruments and maintaining inventory of medications and supplies.
• Provide a safe, clean, organized and inviting environment for both patients and staff.
• Perform other duties and assume various responsibilities as determined by the office manager or team lead, and doctor(s).

Physical Demands (per ADA Guidelines)

• Standing for sustained periods of time, stooping, grasping, lifting, talking, hearing.
• Light work. Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. on a regular basis from floor to waist, 5 lbs. from waist to shoulder, and 5 lbs. from shoulder to overhead.
• Visual acuity to determine accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.