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Optometric Technician Job
By Specialty Eye Care Group At , Kirkland $19 - $24 an hour
Optometric Technician required skills & qualifications include:
Experience in a professional setting a must
Optometric Technician job responsibilities include:
Operating medical testing devices (including Auto-Refraction, fungus photos, OCT, Topography, and Meibography, Visual Field, Diopsys, Lipiflow, iLux, BlephEx, and more)
Preparing rooms for the doctors
Assisting in direct patient care and contact lens trainings
Assistant, Optometric Jobs
By Kaiser Permanente At , Largo, Md $22.63 - $27.05 an hour
Successfully demonstrated proficiency on initial skills assessment during the interview process.
Greets patients, enters data into medical records, and escorts patients to examination room.
Interviews each patient to obtain information about symptoms and documents information provided by patient in medical record.
Performs initial tests for optometry patients using specialized equipment.
Provides test results to provider and brings attention to abnormal results.
Assists optometrist to conduct examinations as directed.

Are you looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field? Join our team as an Optometric Technician and help us provide quality eye care to our patients!

Overview Optometric Technicians are healthcare professionals who assist optometrists in providing eye care services to patients. They perform a variety of tasks, such as taking patient histories, performing preliminary vision tests, and helping optometrists with patient examinations. Optometric Technicians must be knowledgeable about eye anatomy, vision tests, and eyeglass prescriptions. Detailed Job Description Optometric Technicians are responsible for providing support to optometrists in the examination and treatment of patients. They are responsible for taking patient histories, performing preliminary vision tests, and helping optometrists with patient examinations. They also provide patient education on eye care, contact lenses, and eyeglasses. Optometric Technicians may also be responsible for ordering and maintaining supplies, scheduling appointments, and filing patient records. Job Skills Required
• Knowledge of eye anatomy, vision tests, and eyeglass prescriptions
• Ability to explain eye care procedures to patients
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in computer software programs
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
Job Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification from an accredited optometric technician program
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of medical terminology
Job Knowledge
• Knowledge of eye anatomy, vision tests, and eyeglass prescriptions
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of contact lenses and eyeglasses
• Knowledge of optometric instruments and equipment
Job Experience
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting
• Previous experience as an optometric technician
Job Responsibilities
• Take patient histories and perform preliminary vision tests
• Assist optometrists with patient examinations
• Provide patient education on eye care, contact lenses, and eyeglasses
• Order and maintain supplies
• Schedule appointments
• File patient records
• Maintain patient confidentiality