Optometric Technician

Join Our Team!

We are looking for a friendly, dependable, and detail-oriented Optometric Technician to join our growing practice. Previous experience in optometry is preferred but not required. We are happy to train motivated individuals who demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to learn.

If you enjoy working with people, are comfortable with technology, and thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Welcome patients and create a positive experience.
• Perform pretesting and gather patient information before the doctor examination.
• Obtain chief complaint, review medical history, update medications, and record visual acuity, color vision, stereo vision, and intraocular pressure (IOP).
• Assist with contact lens training for new wearers.
• Bring contact lens trials to the examination room as needed.

Diagnostic Testing

Operate and perform testing with:

• Auto Refraction/Keratometry (AR)
• Corneal Topography (Topo)
• Visual Field (VF)
• OPTOS retinal imaging

Electronic Medical Records

• Accurately enter patient data into the Compulink EHR system.
• Prepare the doctor's exam room by opening patient charts, displaying OPTOS and Topography images, and locking the workstation when appropriate.

Clinic Flow

• Help keep the daily schedule running efficiently and ensure providers stay on time.
• Prepare and clean examination rooms between patients.
• Clean and maintain pretesting equipment, diagnostic instruments, and trial lenses.

Inventory Management

• Maintain inventory of pharmaceuticals, samples, brochures, handouts, and medical supplies.
• Order and oversee stock, prescription, and trial contact lenses.
• Reorder contact lens solution starter kits as needed.

Qualifications

Preferred

• Previous experience in an optometry or ophthalmology office.

Not Required

• We are willing to train the right candidate who demonstrates enthusiasm, reliability, and a desire to learn.

Ideal Candidate

• Friendly and compassionate with excellent customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working with computers, medical devices, and new technology.
• Procedure- and task-oriented while maintaining accuracy.
• Dependable, professional, and a collaborative team player.

If you're looking for an opportunity to build a career in eye care while making a positive impact on patients every day, we encourage you to apply!