Vision Care Technician - Patient-Focused Role

Clarkson Eyecare; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package - Medical,Vision

401k + Employer Matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

Paid Maternity Leave

Competitive Base Pay

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Clarkson Eyecare in O'Fallon, MO is seeking an Optometric Technician to support the doctor with preliminary testing and to facilitate smooth patient flow. The role requires patient-focused interaction and basic computer skills in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities include operating testing equipment, verifying insurance, and assisting during exams while maintaining a high standard of patient care and organization. Experience in medical offices is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in a position interacting with customers/patients or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Favorable result on background check as required by state.
• Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States.
• Previous medical office experience preferred; previous ophthalmic experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Embrace and execute our Total Patient Experience to build relationships with all patients while delivering great medical support.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA.
• Practice urgency at all times placing value on a patient's time, as well as the doctor's time and schedule.
• Operate manual lensometer, auto-lensometer, autorefractor/keratometer, retinal camera, visual field, GDX or OCT.
• Follow scripting for testing equipment (photos, visual fields, visual activity, etc.).
• Clean all examination equipment including tonometer tip.
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all time.
• General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager.
• Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused.
• Commitment to work hours that meet the needs of the business which may include weekends, schedule changes or an extended schedule.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Basic computer skills

Excitement to learn and grow

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Clarkson Eyecare in O'Fallon, MO is seeking an Optometric Technician to support the doctor with preliminary testing and to facilitate smooth patient flow. The role requires patient-focused interaction and basic computer skills in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities include operating testing equipment, verifying insurance, and assisting during exams while maintaining a high standard of patient care and organization. Experience in medical offices is a plus.