Optometric Technician - Vision Clinic

Midwest Eye Consultants; Toledo, Northern (OH, KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Certification program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Midwest Eye Consultants is seeking an Optometric Technician to support doctors by performing preliminary testing, gathering patient histories, preparing exam rooms, and assisting during exams. The role emphasizes accurate data collection, patient communication, and efficiency.

You will schedule patients, manage flow, and ensure a clean, welcoming environment. Requires a high school diploma and ability to lift up to 15 lbs; starting wage is $15/hour with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs as part of duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for eye exams and explain testing procedures.
• Perform preliminary tests as requested by doctors.
• Assist doctors with patient procedures.
• Coordinate scheduling and patient flow, communicate delays.
• Prepare exam room and maintain supplies.
• Maintain a safe, clean, inviting environment.

Skills

Patient interaction

Data collection

Scheduling

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Optometric 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:

• Starting hourly wage of $15, 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.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

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

Education

Required

High School or better.

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