Optometric Technician - Vision Clinic

Bridgeview Eye Partners; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Paid holidays (6.5 per year)

Approximately 10 days PTO

Health, dental, vision benefits

401k plan

Growth through company paid certification program

Job summary

Bridgeview Eye Partners is seeking a Technician in Wisconsin or Oregon to provide essential patient care and administrative support. The Technician will prepare patients for eye examinations, perform preliminary tests, assist optometrists and ophthalmologists, and ensure a clean, organized environment. In addition, they will coordinate patient scheduling and monitor the flow throughout the office. This role offers competitive pay, benefits including health and 401k, and opportunities for growth through certification programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for eye examinations by communicating features of testing procedures.
• Perform preliminary tests and assist optometrist/ophthalmologist.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and monitor patient flow.
• Prepare exam room by cleaning instruments and maintaining inventory.
• Provide a clean and inviting environment for patients and staff.

Education

High School

Job description

The Technician fulfills an important role in providing data that is critical to the doctor in order 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

• Competitive hourly wage based on previous experience
• 6.5 paid holidays per year
• Approximately 10 days of PTO within the 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)

• Physical Activity: Standing for sustained periods of time, stooping, grasping, lifting, talking, hearing.
• Physical requirements: 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.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Qualifications

• High School or better.

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