Optometric Technician Job – Covington, La

Why You’ll Love This Job
Do you enjoy interacting and connecting with patients? Are you passionate about providing best-in-class patient care? Then, join the Louisiana Family Eyecare team today in this Optometric Technician job in our Covington, LA location .
As the Optometric Technician, you would be expected to maintain a professional and friendly attitude as you guide patients through optical testing to determine their visual abilities, followed by helping them make important decisions about the various types of eyewear available.
When you join Louisiana Family Eyecare , you become part of a close-knit team that shares your passion for providing care with a personal touch. Here, you will work alongside leaders who value your personal life and will support and encourage you daily. Bring your passion for providing exceptional patient care, and you will build a career you love in this Optometric Technician job in our Covington, LA location.  
Join the Louisiana Family Eyecare team and apply for our Optometric Technician job today!
Job Duties And Responsibilities
Optometric Technician Job Responsibilities

• Educate and instruct the patient on insertion, removal, and proper care of contact lenses. 
• Greet all office guests in a professional and friendly manner. 
• Accurately and efficiently document the results of pretesting into the current EHR program. 
• Gather preliminary data through patient pretest, such as documenting chief complaints, gathering patient’s medical history, measuring visual acuity, eye movement, interocular pressure (IOP), retinal photos, visual fields, and optical coherence tomography (OCT). 
• Assist the Optometrist as needed during examinations.
• Educate the patient throughout the prescreening process about what each machine is testing for and provide instructions to provide accurate test results. 
• Assist other members of the team when needed and available. 
• Assist the patient in making decisions about frames and lenses.

Qualifications
Optometric Technician Job Qualifications 

• 1-3 years prior optometric technician experience preferred.  
• Adaptable and flexible with the ability to multitask. 
• Strong communication skills. 
• Must present a professional appearance. 
• Interest in healthcare. 
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Self-motivated and detail oriented. 

Type: Full Time (Hourly)
Job ID: 108080