Optometric Technician Jobs

An Optometric Technician is a valuable asset to an optometrist as they assist in providing a world class Total Patient Experience. An Optometric Technician is able to handle a wide range of duties while using optical equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam with an optometrist.

Responsibilities:

80%

• Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA
• Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave
• Operate manual lensometer, auto-lensometer, autorefractor/keratometer, retinal camera, visual field, GDX or OCT
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all time
• Practice urgency at all times with patient's time, as well as doctor's time and schedule
• Embrace and execute our Total Patient Experience to build relationships with all patients while delivering great medical support
• Follow scripting for testing equipment (photos, visual fields, visual activity, etc.)
• Clean all examination equipment including tonometer tip
• Set phoropter to patient RX or re-set to plano (per doctor's request)

20%

• General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager
• Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
• Assist with other Duties as the Office is Needed
• Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals

Other Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work weekends when applicable
• Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice
• Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business

Requirements:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret information
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic computer skills
• Must have own vehicle and be insured, licensed driver in current state of residence
• Favorable result on Background Check

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

HIPPA: All Associates must comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA) as it pertains to disclosures of protected health information (PHI) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and HIPPA Privacy Policies and Procedures.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain standing for long periods of time
• Ability to move throughout the office
• Lifting heavy boxes and accessing high shelves
• Regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching and stretching

If you need help performing these functions of your job, please contact the supervisor so that we may engage in the interactive process with you and find reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment:

• Meet customer expectations
• Work changing schedules to meet business demands
• Work under stress with interruptions and deadlines
• Use independent judgment and discretion
• Problem solves, reasons and resolves issues effectively
• Exhibit empathy in all situations
• Use computer effectively and view computer screen

Benefits:

• Paid Maternity Leave
• Competitive Base Pay + Bonus
• Optical Education Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, Holidays
• 401k + Employer Matching
• Medical, Vision, Dental

If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.