Optometric Technician - Worthington, United States - Eye Care Partners

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    Description

    Title:
    Doctor's Assistant


    Company:
    Clarkson Eyecare Ohio


    Location:
    Worthington

    Training Provided, no experience required


    Pay:
    $15.50/hour and up


    Hours:
    Full Time

    Monday-Friday 9am-6pm

    Occasional 9am-7pm

    Saturday 8am-1pm


    Requirements:

    • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
    • Strong customer service skills
    • Excitement to learn and grow

    Essential Functions:

    • Facilitate patient flow
    • Assist the doctor in preliminary testing
    • Verify medical and vision insurances
    • Effectively communicate with patients, doctors, and managers
    • Answer inquiries through phone, email, and in person request
    • Promote frames and lenses recommended by the doctor to meet patient needs

    Perks:
    Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental

    401k + Employer Matching

    Paid Time Off, Holidays

    Competitive Base Pay + Bonus

    Optical Education Reimbursement

    Paid Maternity Leave


    A Doctor's Assistant (Optometric Technician) is a valuable asset to an Optometrist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit.

    This employee 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.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities


    • Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone)
    • Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave
    • Practice urgency at all times with patient's time, as well as doctor's time and schedule
    • Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA
    • Operate manual lensometer, auto-lensometer, autorefractor/keratometer, retinal camera, visual field, GDX or OCT
    • 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)
    • Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications
    • General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager
    Other Skills and Abilities


    • Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice
    • Ability to work weekends when applicable
    • Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
    • Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
    • Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
    • Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business
    • Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times
    Education and/or Experience


    • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
    Physical Demands


    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
    • The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
    • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
    • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
    We offer health/dental/vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), employer-matched 401k, monthly incentive programs, generous employee purchase program, family purchase events, certification reimbursements, a leadership team that knows everyone by name and loves to promote from within, and a whole lot more


    If you need assistance with this application, please contact 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.