Optometric Technician- Part Time

About the role

This dynamic role involves preparing patients for eye examinations, performing preliminary and specialized tests, assisting doctors during exams, coordinating patient schedules, and maintaining a clean, organized clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for eye examinations by communicating the features and benefits of preliminary testing procedures.
• Perform all preliminary and any doctor requested tests on all patients.
• Assist optometrist and ophthalmologist with patient procedures.
• Cook up patient scheduling and monitor patient flow throughout the office, properly communicating delays.
• Prepare exam room by cleaning instruments and maintaining inventory of medications and supplies.
• Provide a safe, clean, organized, and inviting environment for both patients and staff.
• Perform other duties and assume various responsibilities as determined by the office manager or team lead, and doctors.

Requirements

Physical demands: Physical activity includes standing for sustained periods of time, stooping, grasping, lifting, talking, and hearing. Physical requirements include light work, the ability to lift up to 15 lbs. on a regular basis from floor to waist, 5 lbs. from waist to shoulder, and 5 lbs. from shoulder to overhead. Visual acuity is necessary to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.