SVS Vision - Optometric Technician - Liberty, MI

SVS Vision, Inc.; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team-oriented staff

Competitive salary

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Training development

Growth potential

Energetic environment

Job summary

SVS Vision, Inc. seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to provide clinical support to the Doctor of Optometry, aiming to increase patient satisfaction and improve exam efficiency. The role reports to the Professional Services Department in a team‑oriented environment.

You will perform refraction, various eye tests, history reviews, and essential measurements while ensuring accurate documentation and strong patient care.

Qualifications

• Proficient with common computer applications and basic EHR systems.
• Understanding of healthcare protocols and patient privacy.
• Strong professional communication with patients and staff.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Maintains professionalism with difficult inquiries.
• Adaptable to changes in schedule and priorities.
• Teamwork oriented and collaborative with OD.

Responsibilities

• Assist in improving exam efficiency and patient experience.
• Communicate with retail office management and staff.
• Prepare the clinic day and stay organized.
• Perform refraction and related optical tests.
• Conduct case history reviews and vitals.
• Operate non-contact tonometry and auto-refractor.
• Administer eye drops and screen visual fields.
• Support OD with procedures within scope.
• Hand off patient care to the OD.

Skills

Substantial proficiency in computer‑?

Basic understanding of health care‑?

Professional communication skills

Strong attention to details

Responds professionally in difficult‑?

Adaptable to changes

Teamwork oriented

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: The responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

• 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