What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometric Technician position at Roggy Eye Clinic?
Position Description
The Optometric Technician performs all pre-testing and special testing, records patient histories, assists the doctor during patient appointments and procedures, and ensures the doctor’s schedule flows smoothly. This position assists our diverse patient base to deliver quality optometric care and outstanding customer service. This role also offers growth into a Certified Paraoptometric (CPO), with continued education expenses provided for building a lasting career.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare patients for eye exams: conduct pre-testing, document chief complaint, update health history, and enter readings and prescription information in the
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) system
- Perform special testing and procedures as ordered by the doctor
- Keep the doctor on schedule and informed of any changes to the schedule
- Provide chairside assistance, including scribing appointment details
- Perform dilations and contact lens insertion and removal training
- Maintain correspondence with other medical offices, scheduling referrals and consults, as well as providing reports for patients with applicable medical conditions
- Ensure cleanliness of exam rooms, pre-testing rooms and all equipment. Prep and close rooms daily
- Maintain and order necessary supplies to keep exam rooms fully stocked
- Contribute to a positive patient experience by ensuring the office appearance and process of care from greeting to retention consistently exceeds expectations
Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- Customer / patient service experience, preferably in a medical environment; optical experience preferred
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Proficient with computers and relevant software applications; experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems is a plus
- A positive and engaging personality
- Commitment to long term professional growth
No weekends! We offer competitive pay and benefits such as paid vacation, company-wide bonuses, and a retirement plan.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20