Optometric Technician I

Job Summary:

Reports directly to the department manager and optometrists and is responsible for conducting preliminary testing, specialized testing, and first-time contact lens safety training.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conducts preliminary testing and specialized testing
• Process patient information through EMR and help maintain the operation of the reception records and releases
• Retrieve patient records for upcoming exams, correspondence, or as needed
• Ensures examination room cleanliness while ensuring inventory of supplies, and disinfecting all equipment and instruments after use
• Manages continuous patient flow by effectively communicating with team members and providers

Job Specifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Experience in the clinical field preferred but not required
• Effective team player. Must have very good interpersonal relationship skills and can work well with employees and patients
• Must have sensitivity, maturity, diplomacy, and tact in addressing complex situations and handling irate patients.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Strong ethics and high level of personal and professional integrity
• Must have basic familiarity with HIPPA and PHI
• Computer literate and proficient in using MS office programs

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 38 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Medical specialties:

• Ophthalmology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• optometric: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rio Rancho, NM: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $17