What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometric Technician position at Alamo Optometry?
Our growing and thriving Optometry office is looking for an Optometric Technician to provide several tasks as part of our team. Our office is friendly and fun; we consider each team member like an extension of our own families. This important team member has duties that include pre-testing, contact lens training, assist in the optical, billing, and more. We are looking for this team member to work and interact with all new and existing patients according to our commitment to excellent customer service, patient education, and superior optometric products. Prior optometry experience is required. Additional training will be provided for the right candidate.
Responsibilities:
- Pre-testing patients, includes Auto-Refractor, OCT, Optomap, and Dry Eye Screening
- Heading the contact lens department which includes patient insertion and removal training, placing orders and order tracking, maintenance of diagnostic lens inventory, and maintaining and promoting our myopia management program
- Invoicing and submitting insurance claims
- Assist in the optical as needed with frame selection, dispensing, and repairs
- Assist in answering incoming office calls to address customer needs and questions
- Entering and updating patient electronic records and scheduling appointments as needed
Desired Skills:
- Experience in an optometry-related role required.
- Minimum two years experience in an office related environment.
- Familiar with optometric electronic health records and general computer software experience, including Google docs
- Professional, customer-focused interactions
- Excellent verbal presence and customer service skills to portray your desire to meet the needs of the patients in ways that validate their importance to our practice.
- Team player
- Exhibit the ability to work well with others while supporting all members of the team and ensuring a well-coordinated patient experience.
Brand Championship
The Optometric Technician must be comfortable acting in the best interest of the practice which entails consistently promoting our practice’s passion for service to our patients and their vision and eye health.
Detail Orientation
Must have the ability to maintain a high level of detail orientation despite frequent interruptions, including the organizational skills to follow-up on tasks to ensure completion. Accuracy and attention to patient care, charting, and ordering are an absolute must.
Pace of the Environment
Must be able to work at a fast pace and multi-task effectively, while maintaining friendly interactions with patients, guests of the practice, and team members. Important to utilize down time for completion of unfinished job tasks and ongoing patient recall.
Great Opportunities for Career Growth and Learning
Cross-training of additional Optometric tasks will be provided as you become confident and capable in the environment. We are a small office, and everyone plays a vital role in the success of our practice!
This is a full-time position with hourly pay and benefits. Benefits include sick pay, PTO, holiday pay, health insurance, long-term disability, and IRA plan (restrictions apply).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Experience:
- Optometry: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Alamo, CA 94507 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $25