What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometric Technician position at Advanced Eye Care?
Have you worked in an optometry office and are looking for an opportunity to further develop new skills?
If so we would love to meet you! We are a private optometry practice located in San Angelo , TX. We are seeking a full-time, Optometric Technician who is responsible, fun, friendly, and who loves patient care and people as much as we do!
Responsibility
- Greet patients and ensure they enjoy an amazing experience on every visit
- answering phone calls to schedule patients
- Manage continuous patient flow by effectively communicating with team members
- Prepare electronic charts
- Stock and prepare exam room for patient exams (disinfect and wipe down all sinks, equipment and instruments)
- Perform technical duties such as
- take detailed patient histories including current medical conditions
- perform tests using equipment for auto-refraction, lensometry, tonometry, glaucoma and visual fields screenings
- measure visual acuities
- train new, contact lens patients
- Perform other duties the optometrist may delegate
- Work with positivity and enthusiasm
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to build rapport with clients
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Positive and professional demeanor
- Excellent communication skills
- Energetic, upbeat and friendly personality
- Genuine interest in helping people
- Flexible schedule - must be able to work every other Saturday
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, accountable, and a driver of results
- Basic computer skills required
- Professional appearance
- Experience as an optometric technician is a strong plus but not required will train on site.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish not required
This is a great opportunity for you to benefit from an extensive training program in optometry. You will learn to work directly with eye doctors and how to perform medical eye tests on patients.
We offer a competitive hourly wage based on experience, discount on employee eyewear and on additional products such as sunglasses, and a fun, easy going work environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $15
