Optometric Technician

Job Title: Optometric Technician
Company: Grene Vision Group
Location: El Dorado, KS

Training Provided – No medical/eyecare experience required!

Benefits:

• Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k + Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Competitive Base Pay + Bonus
• Eyecare Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Hours:

• Full Time
• Our offices are open Monday-Friday 7:30am-6pm, Saturday 8am-12pm
  • You will not work all of these hours, but you must have open availability to work any shift within these hours
  • You may have to work a little earlier/later as needed

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Favorable result on Background Check
• Basic computer skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Excitement to learn and grow

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate patient flow
• Assist the doctor in preliminary testing
• Verify medical and vision insurances
• Effectively communicate with patients, doctors, and managers
• Answer inquiries through phone, email, and in-person requests

An Optometric Technician is a valuable asset to an optometrist as they assist in providing a world class Total Patient Experience. This team member is able to handle a wide range of duties while using optical equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam with an Optometrist.

• Embrace and execute our Total Patient Experience to build relationships with all patients while delivering great medical support
• Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA
• Practice urgency at all times placing value on a patient’s time, as well as the doctor’s time and schedule
• Operate manual lensometer, auto-lensometer, autorefractor/keratometer, retinal camera, visual field, GDX or OCT
• Follow scripting for testing equipment (photos, visual fields, visual activity, etc.)
• Clean all examination equipment including tonometer tip
• Set phoropter to patient RX or re-set to plano (per doctor’s request)
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all time
• General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager
• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
• Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
• Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
• Commitment to work hours that meet the needs of the business which may include weekends, schedule changes or an extended schedule
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service
• Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization

• Team members will work with patients of all ages, races, and genders

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Management preferred

• Previous medical office experience preferred; previous optometric experience strongly preferred
• Minimum of 1 year in a position interacting with customers/patients or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Favorable result on background check as required by state
• Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States

• Professional in appearance and actions
• Logical and Critical thinking skills
• Customer-focused with excellent written,…