The Company:

Standard Optical is a family-owned optical and medical provider located thru the beautiful state of Utah. Since 1911 we have been the leaders in the industry. With 20 locations across Utah, our own vision insurance company as well as a frame design and manufacturing department, we have a proven successful strategy. We also have a state-of-the-art medical facility centrally located in Holladay, Utah where we have an amazing medical staff performing corrective procedures and cataract surgery. We believe in giving back to our community and the world through various humanitarian projects.

Job Description:

Standard Optical is Utah's number one Optometry/Ophthalmology practice seeking applicants for an Ophthalmic Technician in our Holladay Medical Center. Our technicians work with our eye doctors and surgeon to provide patient care by performing many different eye-related clinical functions. Ophthalmic technicians help care for patients by taking histories, performing various procedures and tests, and preparing patients to see the doctor. Their work in this professional environment provides the ophthalmologist with important information to help diagnose and treat our patients.

Skills/Abilities:

* Good communication skills

* Expectational patient interaction

* Attentive and self-directed

* Able to use related medical equipment, instruments, and computer applications

* Positive interpersonal skills and sensitivity

* Works great with a team

Responsibilities:

* Taking patient medical histories

* LASIK/Cataract assisting

* Instructing patients about medications, tests, and procedures

* Performing various vision and diagnostic test

* Assisting our ophthalmologist/optometrist with patient procedures

* Coordinating patient scheduling

* Clean and organize rooms and instruments

* Training

* Assist staff members as needed

* Performing miscellaneous duties as assigned

* Knowing how to refract. (Not required, we can teach you but it is a plus!)

Qualifications:

* High School graduate or equivalent

* LASIK Certification

* Knowledge of medical terminology

* Understanding of safety precautions and infection control procedures

* 1 year commitment required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical
• Ophthalmology
• Perioperative Care
• Surgery

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• opthalmology tech: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person