Optometric Technician - Vision Clinic

About the role

The Optometric Technician plays a critical role in providing data essential for doctors to deliver proper patient care and treatment. This position involves a mix of administrative and clinical duties, ensuring quality standards are met while enhancing the patient experience through effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for eye examinations by explaining preliminary testing procedures.
• Perform all preliminary and doctor-requested tests on patients.
• Assist optometrists and ophthalmologists with patient procedures.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and monitor patient flow, communicating delays as needed.
• Prepare exam rooms by cleaning instruments and maintaining inventory of medications and supplies.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and inviting environment for patients and staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Standing for sustained periods, stooping, grasping, lifting, talking, and hearing.
• Light work: must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. regularly from floor to waist, 5 lbs. from waist to shoulder, and 5 lbs. from shoulder to overhead.
• Visual acuity required to ensure accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of assigned tasks.

Benefits

• Starting wage based on previous experience.
• 6.5 paid holidays per year.
• Approximately 10 days of PTO within the first year.
• Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401k.
• Growth and wage increases through a company-paid certification program.