Optometric Technician

Candidates must be willing to work weekends (Saturdays and/or Sundays).

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Processes patient’s information through the computer system and helps maintain the operation of the reception records and examination room area.

2. Retrieves patient records from other clinics to ensure complete information on file before appointment date, if needed.

3. Manages continuous patient flow by effectively communicating with team members and providers.

4. Prepares referrals, work and/or school excuse letters, written prescriptions for providers to sign and staff consult letters to primary care provider.

5. Conducts inventory of supplies at the stock examination rooms. Verifies and maintains stock level and recommends disposal for all expired supply items.

6. Disinfects and wipes down all equipment and instruments.

7. Conducts pre-testing and special testing for the following equipment and instruments:

7.1. Pre-testing I – auto refraction, lensometry, tonometry, topography.

7.2. Pre-testing II – preliminary case history including current medical conditions.

Visual acuities, color vision and drop instillation.

7.3. Special testing – visual fields, retinal photography.

1. Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Job Specifications:

1. High School Graduate – certification is not required

2. Effective team player. With very good interpersonal relationship skills and can work and relate well with co-employees, patients and customers.

3. Must have the behavioral sensitivity, maturity, diplomacy and tact in addressing complex situations and handling irate customers.

4. Outstanding oral and written communication skills.

5. Strong ethics and a high level of personal and professional integrity.

6. Computer literate and proficient in using MS office programs.