RHRP Optometry Technician

Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Michigan is seeking an Optometry Technician to provide vision exams and treatments for military service members. Responsibilities include assisting optometrists, maintaining patient records, and testing visual acuity. Candidates should have over 1 year of experience, specifically with visual fields and optical machinery. Full-time position with weekend shifts and salary starting at $20 per hour plus travel pay.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Helping the optometrist with procedures and patient care.
• Taking patient histories and maintaining patient records.
• Assisting patients to select suitable frames for glasses.
• Repairing minor issues with broken eyeglasses.
• Testing visual acuity and pupil reflexes.

Skills

Experience as an optometric or ophthalmic technician

Visual fields performance

Knowledge of optical machinery

Computer skills (word processing, database, spreadsheets)

Job description

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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.

Health Readiness Services

• 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.

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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

Salary: $20 and hour plus Travel Pay.

Background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening required for conditional offers. 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.