Vision Care Technician & Medical Assistant - Entry Level

MyEyeDr.; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays from day one

Bonuses

Job summary

MyEyeDr. is seeking an Optometric Technician to support Doctors of Optometry by preparing patients for visits, performing preliminary testing, and handling measurements. Training will be provided for those new to optics. Some weekend and evening shifts are required to meet patient needs.

The role emphasizes patient comfort, accurate documentation of medical history, and smooth workflow between patients and clinicians, under the supervision of the Office General Manager.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with the ability to understand basic math.
• Personable, patient and has the ability to comfort patients during screening.
• Detail oriented and will work closely with the Optometrist.
• Willingness to learn about industry, product, and services.
• Collaborative team player that will provide the best patient experience.
• Prior healthcare/medical/optical background preferred but not required, training will be provided for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients, accurately document existing conditions and complaints, and chart medical history to prep for Optometrist exam.
• Maintain a smooth flow of patients to the Doctor and additional office staff throughout appointment.
• Ensure patients are comfortable with office procedures to which they will be exposed during appointment.
• Learn to use all pretest equipment to perform a range of visual screenings for patients prior to visiting with the doctor.
• Conduct contact lens training for applicable patients and other preliminary testing.
• Collaborate with doctor(s) and team members to provide seamless patient experience.

Skills

Personable

Patient comfort

Detail oriented

Collaborative

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Pretest equipment

Visual screening devices

Job description

MyEyeDr. is seeking an Optometric Technician to support Doctors of Optometry by preparing patients for visits, performing preliminary testing, and handling measurements. Training will be provided for those new to optics. Some weekend and evening shifts are required to meet patient needs.

The role emphasizes patient comfort, accurate documentation of medical history, and smooth workflow between patients and clinicians, under the supervision of the Office General Manager.