Optometric Technician
Title: Optometric Technician
Pay Type: Hourly, negotiable
Work Amount: Full time
The role of the Optometric Technician is to provide technical support to the Optometrist(s). This includes patient work up, pretesting, documentation (both on paper and electronic) and other responsibilities mentioned below:
Job Responsibilities:
- Have a kind, professional demeanor towards patients, doctors, and co-workers
- Be a true team player
- Be willing to work a Saturday rotation
- Assist in charting on EHR
- Perform certain pretests
- Demonstrate expert ability in communicating with patients the purpose of each test
- Operation and maintenance of all pre-testing equipment including but not limited to: lensometer, auto-refractor, retinal camera/OCT testing, visual fields testing, pachymetry, keystone visual fields, visual acuity test
- Stocking and maintenance of all exam rooms
- Tracks and orders supply inventory (alcohol pads, FL strips, etc) as appropriate
- Call in patient prescriptions to pharmacies
- Take phone call message from patients and serve as liaison between doctor and patient
- Assist the doctor with documentation of eye exam data both on paper and electronically
Communication Skills:
The Technician must be able to effectively communicate with our patients. The Technician must communicate in a friendly, professional manner.
Technical Abilities:
The Technician must be able to accurately measure and record all patient information. Attention to detail relative to all testing and results is imperative.
Pace of the Environment:
Must be able to work at a fast pace. Effectively handling multiple tasks and patients at one time, while focusing on the individual patient experience.
Consistency of Work:
The Technician position requires consistent repetition of several technical tasks. A displayed comfort level and accuracy of accomplishing tasks and testing of this nature is required.
Team Player:
As the patient liaison to the Optometrist, the Technician must exhibit the ability to work well within the team environment, supporting all aspects of the practice and delivering on the patient experience.
To apply please send a resume to drmcmillin.com