Optometric Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Blacksburg Eye Associates is an exciting, growing optometry practice that is dedicated to providing innovative vision care and changing lives. We are looking for a passionate and committed Patient Care Technician to join our team on a full-time basis.

At Blacksburg Eye Associates, you'll have the opportunity to work with a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing the best care to our patients. We offer paid training, competitive pay, and incentives, as well as an excellent benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, retirement options, and employee discounts. We also show our staff appreciation in many ways because we understand the value of your hard work.

We are looking for someone who is intelligent, detail-oriented, and possesses a strong work ethic. You should have outstanding customer service skills and be able to develop rapport with our patients, doctors, and staff. In addition, you should be able and willing to learn new things and work independently.

Here are the responsibilities of the Patient Care Coordinator position at Blacksburg Eye Associates:

· Ensure high quality patient care.

· Maintain a professional atmosphere and appearance of doctor’s office and pretest room.

· Understand ocular terminology and diseases and know the ocular abbreviations.

· Explain to the patient the types of preliminary examinations.

· Complete necessary paperwork and perform testing on patients prior to doctor examination.

· Promote visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients.

· Perform exam pre-screening.

· Ensure quipment, both Doctor’s and pre-test, is properly maintained.

· Teach patients how to properly insert, remove, and care for contact lenses.

· Order and receive contact lenses.

We are pleaed to provide complete training, so no experience is necessary. However, you should have exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities, be upbeat, friendly, and have excellent communication skills.

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow professionally and make a real difference in the lives of others, then Blacksburg Eye Associates is the place for you. Apply today to join our team!

Check out our websites to learn more about our practice-it’s a great place to be!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Optometry: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Required)
• Computer skills: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Blacksburg, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person