Part Time Optometric Technician

Bridgeview Eye Partners; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

6.5 paid holidays per year

2 Floating Holidays

8 days PTO in first year

Certification program growth

Job summary

Bridgeview Eye Partners seeks a Part Time Technician to support doctors with exams and testing in Fort Wayne, IN. The role combines administrative and clinical tasks to ensure smooth patient flow and high-quality care.

You will prepare patients, perform preliminary tests, assist physicians, and help schedule appointments while maintaining a clean, welcoming office environment. Starting wage is $15-$17/hour, with holidays and PTO, plus certification-driven growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or better.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Willingness to perform both administrative and clinical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for eye examinations and explain testing procedures.
• Perform all preliminary tests and any doctor-requested tests.
• Assist optometrist and ophthalmologist with patient procedures.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and manage patient flow.
• Prepare exam room; clean instruments and stock supplies.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient interaction

Administrative tasks

Education

High School diploma

Job description

The Part Time 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.

POSITION LOCATION: 2001 Reed Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Starting wage of $15-$17 an hour, based on previous experience
• 6.5 paid holidays per year + 2 Floating Holidays
• Approximately 8 days of PTO within first year
• 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

Education

Required

High School or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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