RHRP Optometry Technician

DOCS Health; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

DOCS Health is seeking an Optometric Technician to support vision exams and patient care for military service members. The position primarily works weekends with occasional weekdays, and involves operating optical equipment and entering patient data.

You will assist the optometrist, take patient histories, help patients choose frames, explain lens care, and maintain the exam room and records. Experience with visual fields, OCTs, Fundus Photography, and computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as an optometric/ophthalmic technician.
• Experience performing visual fields, OCTs, and Fundus Photography is required.
• Experience with computers, including knowledge of word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the optometrist with procedures and patient care.
• Take patient histories and maintain the patient records system.
• Assist patients to select a frame for their glasses
• Demonstrate care and maintenance of lenses to patients
• Repair minor issues with broken/damaged eyeglasses
• Keep the office organized and ready for exams
• Test visual acuity, depth perception, intraocular pressure, and pupil reflexes

Skills

Visual acuity testing

OCTs

Fundus Photography

Computer skills

Transportation

Tools

Word processing

Database

Spreadsheet

Job description

Attention all Optometry Technicians we are calling on you to work with us providing Vision Exams and treatment to our Military Service members.

We will primarily work weekends, with some occasional weekdays in the State of _______ on an "as needed basis".

Requirements

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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If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.

DOCS Health is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. DOCS Health will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's sex (including pregnancy), age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, family responsibility, armed services, or any other status protected by law.