Optometric Technician

JOB TITLE: Optometric Technician DEPARTMENT: Health

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in patient eye examinations and perform preliminary data collection, documenting and performing general patient workups, updating pertinent medical information, performing diagnostic testing
• Perform testing with patients including but not limited to visual acuity, tonometry, autorefractor, lensometry, color vision, confrontation fields, automated visual fields, OCT
• Maintain and clean/prepare exam rooms and equipment
• Document patient information accurately in electronic health records
• Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, co-workers, and others
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure high quality care to patients
• Manage overall flow of patients through eye exam process
• Demonstrate flexibility in performing additional duties of patient care
• Review patient appointment needs and respond to phone encounters in timely manner
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required
• One year experience as ophthalmic or optometric technician, with experience in preliminary testing and diagnostic tests (OCT, visual fields)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with other staff members and patients of all ages
• Must be able to record health information accurately and efficiently
• Excellent time management skills with ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Ability to work as both member of a team and independently
• General computer skills, including knowledge on operating Microsoft Office products
• Must respect Meskwaki cultural beliefs
• Must submit to and successfully complete background investigation

SUPERVISION:

• Direct supervision by Optometrist

SALARY LEVEL:

• Annual Salary Range: $38,126.40 - $58,198.40