We have an immediate opening for an Optometric Technician/ Receptionist for our Florence and Reedsport locations. The technician will perform diagnostic testing and assist optometrists with patient eye exams. There may also be times when coverage is needed in our Reedsport office.
There may also be an Opportunity for a part time position.
Experience in an Optometric office is preferred, but not required. We will train the right candidate.
Qualifications:
- Must be patient service focused with the ability to deliver high customer satisfaction.
- Excellent communication skills required, ability to develop relationship with patients to provide a positive experience.
- Ophthalmic/optometric experience is preferred.
- Proficient with standard office equipment; multi-task comfortably; ability to work with a high degree of professionalism.
- Exemplary organizational skills; willingness to be cross-trained and fill in for other staff members.
Duties Include:
- Room patients; obtain ocular, medical and family history; instruct patients regarding medications, tests and procedures; coordinate patient flow; and update patient’s electronic medical record.
- Perform testing as required and/or directed including measurement of visual acuity, visual fields, extraocular motions, intraocular pressure by non contact tonometry, and pinhole acuity as needed; measure, compare and test pupils; and autorefraction as necessary.
- Record data as testing is performed and for physician during visit as scribe in the electronic medical record.
- Prepare exam rooms. Room stocking, maintaining inventory of supplies.
- Contact lens dispensing, instill ocular medications, participate in telephone triage as necessary.
- Educate patient on eye care and contact lens care. May educate patient on surgical procedures as appropriate/required.
- Perform dictation/faxing/phone calls and other related clerical tasks.
- Process all charting and referrals
- May complete scribe duties as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
