Contract- Optometry Tech

Job Description

Job Description

**OPTOMETRY TECH **

**We are seeking a friendly, organized, and detail-oriented Optometry Tech to support our eye care team. The ideal candidate will assist in preliminary eye tests, measuring visual acuity and charting medical history. **

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES **

• Greet and prepare patients for their eye examinations.
• Obtain and document patient medical and ocular history.
• Perform preliminary vision and diagnostic testing, including visual acuity, tonometry, auto-refraction, and other testing as directed.
• Assist with visual field testing, OCT, fundus photography, and other diagnostic procedures as trained.
• Prepare patients for examination and assist the optometrist during procedures.
• Enter and update patient information accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Explain testing procedures and answer basic patient questions in a professional and compassionate manner.
• Assist with contact lens training, insertion/removal instruction, and patient education as applicable.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked examination and testing areas.
• Follow HIPAA, OSHA, infection-control, and office safety procedures.
• Assist with scheduling, patient flow, and other administrative duties as needed.
• Communicate effectively with the optometrist, clinical staff, and front-office team.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

Requirements

Immunization record- MMR, Varicella, TDap, Hep B and current FLU vaccine

Current TB Test- Quantiferon blood test

Current BLS/CPR - Hands on certification

SAFETY SENSITIVE

Due to the safety sensitive nature of this position, medical marijuana license holders who test positive for marijuana will not be qualified for this position

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