What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometric Technician position at Tidal Eye Center?
Job Overview:
We are seeking an Optometric Technician to join our team! We are a single-location family eye care practice with a full-service optical and 2 doctors seeing patients per day. Your responsibilities will include taking patient histories, pretesting patients, performing various diagnostic tests, and maintaining accurate medical records. You will also be responsible for helping manage our contact lens inventory and assisting patients with contact lens training. You may be asked to assist with reception and optical duties at times.
We are looking for a full-time employee and are open Monday through Thursday 7:30am-5:00pm. There are no evenings or weekends required and we are closed Fridays.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional certification or training as an Optometric Technician is a bonus
- Previous experience working in an optometry or ophthalmology practice is highly desirable
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and maintaining patient confidentiality
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to provide exceptional customer service to patients
We offer competitive compensation. We are willing to train the right candidate. If you are looking for a rewarding career in the field of optometry, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our dedicated team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Optometry/Ophthalmology: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18