Optometric Technician

About the Optometric Technician Position

As an Optometric Technician/Medical Assistant, you will be responsible for providing support to ensure efficient operation of the optometric office. You will assist doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization, and communication.

The target is to complete all of these activities with accuracy, with efficiency, and with a friendly, positive disposition. Happy patients are the reason we have a busy practice!

Full Benefits are available, including Medical, Dental, and Vision (this part is FREE!)

Medical Assistant Responsibilities

• Interview patients and document basic medical history

• Perform preliminary vision testing up to and including refraction

• Perform ancillary testing, such as fundus photography, corneal thickness measurements, OCT testing and visual field testing

• Assist during medical examinations
  

• Coordinate the ordering of diagnostic contact lenses

• Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms

• Prepare and clean exam rooms and medical instruments
  

Medical Assistant Requirements

• Friendly, positive disposition and a willingness to learn a new career or continue your career with a friendly, team-focused private practice

• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work

• Social perceptiveness and service oriented

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational and planning skills

• Reliable transportation and willing to travel to multiple locations on occasion

• Dependable and punctual