Optometric Technician/Office Assistant

Advanced Vision Family Eye Care is looking for a part-time OPTOMETRIC/OFFICE ASSISTANT. Advanced Vision is a small family owed business that has been servicing Whatcom county for over 15 years.

We offer on the job training with the potential to become a Certified Paraoptometric.

The Ophthalmic Technician is responsible for performing an extensive number of data collection functions, as delegated by the physician, to allow for proper, professional diagnosis of patients' conditions.

Responsibilities: Interacts with all patients using the level of respect and professionalism required by this practice.

Obtains patient history, to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications.

Performs duties consistent with ophthalmic writer/scribe.

Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks such as visual acuity, manual lensometry, motility, applanation tonometry, Humphrey Visual Field. Instrument Maintenance by troubleshooting instrument repairs if necessary.

Communicate with the doctor in determining which should have testing initiated, data collection, comfortable while waiting, escorting from clinical area to check-out station and maintaining a smooth flow. Assists with screening, when necessary. Some administrative duties to include maintaining stock levels and cleanliness of exam lanes.

Office Assistant duties:

Answering phones

Scheduling appointments

Pulling charts

Communicating with patients

**Your time would be spent doing a little bit of both jobs

Education & Experience: High school diploma, some college preferred. Experience is preferred but willing to train the right person.

Medical experience preferred, but not required.

Essential Skills & Abilities: Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong work ethic

Commitment to patient/customer experience

Empathetic personality giving attention to patients needs and concerns.

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Ability to work as a team member. Computer literacy.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person