PRN Optometry Technician needed for RHRP military readiness events

Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is looking for Optometry Technicians to assist with patient care and operate optical machinery in Texas. This role requires experience in visual testing and patient interfacing, primarily working weekends on an as-needed basis. Ideal candidates should have at least 1 year of experience and be comfortable with patient record systems. Join us in supporting military service members' health readiness.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as an optometric or ophthalmic technician.
• Experience performing visual fields, OCTs, and Fundus Photography is required.
• Must have own transportation for site traveling.

Responsibilities

• Assist the optometrist with procedures and patient care.
• Maintain the patient records system.
• Help patients select suitable frames for glasses.
• Demonstrate lens care and maintenance.
• Repair minor issues with eyeglasses.
• Organize the office and prepare the exam room.
• Test visual acuity and depth perception.

Skills

Optometry procedures

Patient care

Visual acuity testing

Computer skills

Job description

Description

Attention all Optometry Technicians, we are calling on you to work with us to take care of our Military Service members.

We primarily work weekends once/month, with some occasional weekdays in the State of Texas on an "as needed basis".

We provide health readiness services to meet the medical and dental requirements to maintain a deployable military force for the following:

• U.S. Army Reserve (USAR)
• Army National Guard (ARNG)
• U.S. Navy Reserve (USNR)
• U.S. Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)
• U.S. Coast Guard Reserve (USCGR)
• Air National Guard (ANG)
• U.S. Air Force Reserve (USAFR)

This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software.

Working as an optometric technician can include the following duties:

• Helping the optometrist with procedures and patient care
• Taking patient histories and maintaining the patient records system
• Assisting patients to select a suitable frame for their glasses
• Demonstrating care and maintenance of lenses to patients
• Repairing minor issues with broken and damaged eyeglasses
• Keeping the office organized and presentable, and making the exam room ready
• Testing visual acuity, depth perception, pressure and pupil reflexes

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience as an optometric or ophthalmic technician
• Experience performing visual fields, OCTs, and Fundus Photography is required
• Experience with computers, including knowledge of and experience with word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs
• Must have own transportation for site traveling

With over three decades of experience, we are a trusted industry leader. Our experienced team of clinicians and logistics professionals are dedicated, and strive to do the right thing for our partners and their members every time. Because of this commitment, we’ve set a new standard of care delivery through our fixed-clinic, mobile treatment center, telemedicine, and portable deployment models.

Join our team, and become a part of a bridge for better health.

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