What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometry Tech - West Valley City - Full-Time position at Granger Medical Clinic?
Optometry Technician
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Qualifications
Patient Care & Documentation
Granger Medical Clinic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Granger Medical Clinic complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information and testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 2 years of optometry experience preferred
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Computer proficiency; EMR experience preferred
Patient Care & Documentation
- Obtain and document patient histories
- Update patient information and maintain accurate EMR documentation
- Prepare patients for examinations and testing
- Provide compassionate, professional patient care
- Measure distance and near visual acuity
- Perform pinhole, color vision, stereo, Amsler Grid, Schirmer, and dry-eye testing
- Perform pupil evaluation and assess pupil responses
- Estimate anterior chamber depth
- Perform Tono-Pen tonometry
- Perform refractions
- Perform visual field and OCT testing
- Perform Lenstar measurements for cataract surgery
- Measure lens power using a lensometer
- Properly instill ophthalmic medications and understand indications and contraindications for dilation and corneal anesthesia
- Maintain knowledge of commonly prescribed ophthalmic medications
- Basic slit-lamp examination
- Corneal topography
- Axial length measurement using optical biometry or A-scan
- Keratometry
- Refractometry
- Maintain and calibrate ophthalmic instruments and equipment
- Stock examination rooms and clinical areas
- Monitor medication expiration dates and inventory
- Disinfect examination rooms and equipment according to established protocols
- Follow EIU eye-drop inventory guidelines
- Positive, patient-focused attitude
- Professional communication with patients, coworkers, physicians, and vendors
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Dependability, punctuality, and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
- Vision
- Dental
- Medical
- Sick Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with a Company Match, Profit Share, and Safe Harbor Contributions
Granger Medical Clinic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Granger Medical Clinic complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information and testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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