Optometry Technician

Job Description

Job Purpose or Objective(s): As an Optometry Technician you will provide patient care such as ordering glasses, equipment sterilization, ancillary testing, restocking meds, and assisting patients with frame selection and order. You work under the supervision of and report to the Optometrist.

PG07 | Full Time | Durant Clinic | Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm |

Weekly Earned Wage Access is an Option for this Position |

Primary Tasks:

1. Perform test including auto refraction, obtain visual acuities, visual field testing, reading glasses prescriptions, and OCT testing

2. Obtain intraocular pressures, instilling medication into the eyes, and retinal photography.

3. Record the chief complaint and reason for exam, pupillary evaluation, extraocular muscle evaluation, and equipment sterilization.


4. Assist patients with frame selections, measuring the pupillary distance, mark lenses for bifocals, explain lens options to the patient, and place orders for spectacles.

5. Verify spectacle prescription upon receipt of glasses, which may also include calling patients for pick-up and dispensing and frame adjustment.

6. Manage electronic medical record documentation, medication verification/updates, and facility fee coding/documentation.

7. Maintain stock of ophthalmic medications used in office.

8. Assist reception with patient scheduling/rescheduling, answering phones, and dispensing/adjusting glasses when needed.

9. You will perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Computer knowledge and typing accuracy

• Basic knowledge in optometric field

Responsibilities

1. Perform test including auto refraction, obtain visual acuities, visual field testing, reading glasses prescriptions, and OCT testing 2. Obtain intraocular pressures, instilling medication into the eyes, and retinal photography. 3. Record the chief complaint and reason for exam, pupillary evaluation, extraocular muscle evaluation, and equipment sterilization. 4. Assist patients with frame selections, measuring the pupillary distance, mark lenses for bifocals, explain lens options to the patient, and place orders for spectacles. 5. Verify spectacle prescription upon receipt of glasses, which may also include calling patients for pick-up and dispensing and frame adjustment. 6. Manage electronic medical record documentation, medication verification/updates, and facility fee coding/documentation. 7. Maintain stock of ophthalmic medications used in office. 8. Assist reception with patient scheduling/rescheduling, answering phones, and dispensing/adjusting glasses when needed. 9. You will perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Computer knowledge and typing accuracy • Good communication skills, work ethic, and attitude • Basic knowledge in optometric field