What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometric Technician position at Hyde Eyecare?
About us
At Hyde Eye Care, we're passionate about protecting your vision and eye health. Our state-of-the-art office in Morristown, Tennessee has six eye care physicians and we have the latest diagnostic eye equipment and the most advanced eye care treatment options for vision conditions and eye diseases, and we also keep your eye health regimen up-to-date with preventative eye exams and vision tests.
Job description
The role of the Technician is to provide technical support to the Optometrist(s). This includes patient work-up, pretesting, tonometry, and performing the appropriate professional services to patients. As the functional liaison between patient and doctor, the Technician is responsible for communicating all patient questions and concerns to the optometrist. Accurate procurement of patient history and follow-up is required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performing patient work-ups, obtaining patient medical histories and performing specialized diagnostic testing.
- Demonstrates expert ability in communicating with patients the purpose of each test and its importance to their eye health.
- Operation of all pretesting equipment including but not limited to:
o Lensometer
o Auto-refractor / keratometer
o Non-contact tonometer
o Retinal camera
· Technical Abilities
The Technician must be able to accurately measure and record all patient information. Attention to detail relative to all testing and results is imperative.
· Pace of the Environment
Must be able to work at a fast pace. Effectively handling multiple tasks and patients at one time, while focusing on the individual patient experience.
· Consistency of Work
The Technician position requires consistent repetition of several technical tasks. A displayed comfort level and accuracy of accomplishing tasks and testing of this nature is required.
· Team Player
As the patient liaison to the Optometrist, the Technician must exhibit the ability to work well within the team environment, supporting all aspects of the practice and delivering on the patient experience.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must have excellent customer service skills.
- Must have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person