Optometric Technician

About Church Health

As a faith-based health care not-for-profit, Church Health believes in caring for one another as we'd all like to be cared for. That's why we commit every day to making the highest quality health care accessible to more Memphians, especially those facing social and economic challenges-so we can all live our lives with dignity, vitality and joy.

With services that span all ages, including the youngest of us, and that treat the whole person, we make it possible for more Memphians to live fully. Today, with the support of our partners, volunteers and donors, we conduct an average of 60,000 patient visits a year in Memphis and serve as a model for countless communities across the nation.

Job Title: Optometric Technician

Department: Eye Clinic

Reports to: Eye Clinic Director

Classification: Regular, Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt

Work location: Onsite

Starting Salary: $35,797 - $42,114

Job Summary:

Support the daily patient care activities of the Optometry Clinic and assist with quality improvement projects.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Patient correspondence for appointment scheduling, phone calls, referrals and recalls
• Performs and documents entrance examination testing including autorefraction, lensometry, visual acuities, oculomotor testing, pupil assessment and measurement of intraocular pressure.
• Performs and documents diagnostic testing as needed including fundus photography, optical coherence tomography, topography and visual fields
• Prepares medications & patients for in office procedures using aseptic technique and assists providers during procedures
• Facilitates the enrollment of patients in patient assistance programs and maintenance of eligibility
• Performs autoclaving and instrument sterilization
• Supports flow of clinic operations
• Scribes for providers as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Working knowledge of eye clinic processes and the use of preventive and diagnostic equipment.
• Effective communication
• Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills
• Strong computer skills.

Education and Experience:

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Associate's Degree or Certification: Education or certification in a relevant field is preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience is preferred.

Benefits Package

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Match
• FSA/HSA Options
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Work is frequently active in nature and requires the ability to move around workspace. Requires computer work and hand dexterity.

?Commitment to Diversity

At Church Health, we are committed to diversity, striving to create a staff that reflects the diverse communities with which we work. We seek individuals of all backgrounds to join our team.