Vision Clinic - Optometric Technician

Midwest Eye Consultants; Shipshewana (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays 6.5

PTO 10 days

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

401k

Certification program

Job summary

Midwest Eye Consultants is seeking a Technician to support physicians by preparing patients and exam rooms, performing preliminary testing, and assisting with procedures. No experience? That's ok—we train you with a company-paid program.

You will gather patient histories, schedule appointments, maintain rooms and supplies, and help ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients and staff across our Indiana practice.

Qualifications

• Patients' histories obtained during intake.
• Ability to perform preliminary testing and assist with exams.
• Clear communication with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for eye examinations by explaining testing procedures.
• Perform all preliminary tests and assist doctors as needed.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and monitor flow in the office.
• Prepare exam rooms, clean instruments, and stock supplies.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients and staff.
• Assist office managers and doctors with various duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Data entry

Teamwork

Job description

At Midwest Eye Consultants, we are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient experience by leveraging the latest technology in eye health with compassionate patient care. The Technician plays an important role on our clinical team by preparing patients and exam rooms for eye examinations, performing preliminary testing, and assisting our physicians with various procedures. No experience? That's ok! We have a team of trainers dedicated to supporting you as you learn the position. If you desire a career that allows you to embrace your passion for helping others while encouraging you to grow and develop your skills in patient care, we would love to talk with you!

Position Summary

The Technician fulfills an important role in providing data that is critical to the doctor in order to provide proper care and treatment to each patient. This individual is responsible for various administrative and clinical functions, including obtaining patient histories, performing preliminary and ancillary testing, scheduling patients, preparing the exam room, and assisting the doctors with any exam needs. They ensure the practice’s quality standards are met, while completing specific, essential responsibilities that pertain to the patient’s experience and effective communication.

What We Offer

• Starting wage based on knowledge and previous experience
• 6.5 paid holidays per year
• Approximately 10 days of PTO within first year
• Full slate of benefits to include health, dental, vision, and 401k
• Growth and wage increase through company paid certification program

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for eye examinations by communicating the features and benefits of our preliminary testing procedures.
• Perform all preliminary and any doctor requested tests on all patients.
• Assist optometrist and ophthalmologist with patient procedures.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and monitor patient flow throughout the office, properly communicating delays.
• Prepare exam room by cleaning instruments and maintaining inventory of medications and supplies.
• Provide a safe, clean, organized and inviting environment for both patients and staff.
• Perform other duties and assume various responsibilities as determined by the office manager or team lead, and doctor(s).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (per ADA Guidelines)

• Physical Activity: Standing for sustained periods of time, Stooping, Grasping, Lifting, Talking, Hearing.
• Physical requirements: Light work. Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. on a regular basis from floor to waist, 5 lbs. from waist to shoulder, and 5 lbs. from shoulder to overhead.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.