SVS Vision - OD Assistant - Liberty, MI

SVS Vision; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team-oriented staff

Competitive salary & benefits

401(k) plans

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Training development

Growth potential

Energetic environment

Job summary

SVS Vision is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to provide clinical support for the Doctor of Optometry, helping to increase patient satisfaction and exam efficiency. This role reports to the Professional Services Department and offers a team-oriented environment with opportunities for growth and excellent benefits.

The position involves assisting with refraction, patient history, and a range of clinical tests such as tonometry, auto-refractor, and OCT, while maintaining high standards of care

Qualifications

• Substantial proficiency with computer applications.
• Basic understanding of health care protocol.
• Professional communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Responds professionally in difficult situations or inquiries.
• Adaptable to changes.
• Teamwork oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assists in improving exam efficiency and elevating patient experience.
• Communicates with the retail office management and staff.
• Prepares the clinic day and strong organizational skills.
• Refraction.
• Case history review including current medical conditions.
• Non-Contact tonometry.
• Auto-refractor.
• Visual acuity testing.
• Blood pressure measurement.
• Lensometer.
• Visual field testing.
• Fundus photography.
• OCT testing.
• Eye drop instillation.
• Additional clinical procedures requested by supervising OD within scope of knowledge of the Ophthalmic Technician.
• Hands off patient care to the OD.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Healthcare protocol understanding

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork oriented

Adaptable to changes

Tools

Non-Contact tonometry

Auto-refractor

Visual acuity testing

Lensometer

Visual field testing

Fundus photography

OCT testing

Eye drop instillation

Job description

Since 1974, SVS Vision has helped our customers lead better lives through better vision. As a Michigan-based company with over 80+ offices in 9 states, we have grown to be one of the largest optical companies in the Midwest with the help of our devoted employees. We are a family-oriented company that takes pride in recognizing and rewarding our employees for their hard work and dedication. We trust our company philosophy makes for an exciting and fun work environment where our employees can thrive while providing the best customer service possible. Our pledge to our employees has never wavered, as seen in our remarkably longevity with the opportunities for growth within the company, above market salaries, and exceptional benefits.

The Ophthalmic Technician provides clinical support for the Doctor of Optometry (OD) to increase patient satisfaction and elevate exam efficiency. This position reports to the Professional Services Department.

Our team members enjoy the following:

• Team-oriented staff
• Competitive salary/ Great benefits package
• 401(k) plans
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Training development
• Growth potential
• Energetic environment

Minimum Requirements:

• Substantial proficiency in computer applications
• Basic understanding of health care protocol
• Professional communication skills
• Strong attention to details
• Responds professionally in situations with difficult issues or inquiries
• Adaptable to changes
• Teamwork oriented

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in improving exam efficiency and elevating patient experience
• Communicates with the retail office management and staff
• Prepares the clinic day/strong organizational skills
• Refraction
• Case history review including current medical conditions
• Non-Contact tonometry
• Auto-refractor
• Visual acuity testing
• Blood pressure measurement
• Lensometer
• Visual field testing
• Fundus photography
• OCT testing
• Eye drop instillation
• Additional clinical procedures requested by the supervising OD that falls within the scope of knowledge of the Ophthalmic Technician
• Hands off patient care to the OD