What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometric Technician - Forest City position at Community Health Centers, Inc.?
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The Optometric Technician is responsible for first class customer service and for performing one or more of the following assignments: conducting pre-screening exams, processing patient's information through the computer system and maintaining the operation of the examination room.
Primary Responsibilities And Specific Duties
Education:
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The Optometric Technician is responsible for first class customer service and for performing one or more of the following assignments: conducting pre-screening exams, processing patient's information through the computer system and maintaining the operation of the examination room.
Primary Responsibilities And Specific Duties
- Conducts pre-screening exam/testing
- Maintain clean, hygienic work area and exam room
- Completes patient visual history
- Prepares referrals, follow-up paperwork and associated tasks
- Assist in ordering of eyewear and repairs and adjustments of eyewear
- Assist in helping patients select their frames according to their insurance allowance.
- Assist in dispensing of eyewear and maintaining proper inventory
- Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the optical center.
- Completes additional projects and/or duties as assigned or necessary by the Optometric Coordinator within established guidelines.
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current/valid BLS certification, or must be obtained within the first 30 days of employment.
- Minimum of 1yr experience in the optical/tech field preferred.
- Effective team player
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Outstanding oral and written communications skills.
- Bilingual preferred
- Strong ethics and a high level of personal and professional integrity.
- Self-motivated with strong organizational skills
- Able to work flexible hours as needed.
