Optometric Technician

Job Description

At Dry Eye Equation, we are a boutique optometric office specializing in ocular surface disease with a mission to deliver exceptional patient experiences and medical outcomes by offering tailored care to every patient. Succeeding in this mission requires that our team work together with a remarkable work ethic and accountability to each other and the patient. We are looking for an Ophthalmic Technician/ Assistant for our growing team that is quick to learn in a fast-paced and high-demand environment. We offer competitive pay, paid holidays, 401(k), optical discounts, and many other benefits of a small company.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Ophthalmic Technician generates important preliminary information to be used by the optometrist; reviews patient status, performs medical tests, and assists in patient education. While maintaining the office workflow and assuring that the patients' needs are met.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reviews patient chart to ensure completeness and accuracy of information. Performs testing that is required by type of exam scheduled, patient complaint, and or requested by the doctor.
• Is able to take an ocular and systemic history and accurately record in the charting system.
• Is able to perform and accurately record visual acuity, lensometry, refractometry, applanation, tonometry, basic muscle balance testing, assess pupils, and confrontation visual fields. Administer additional diagnostic tests when required.
• Acts as scribe while physician examines patient entering data into electronic medical records or hand-writes in paper chart, while maintaining patient flow.
• Assists with in-office procedures ensuring proper informed consent is obtained, sets up, and cleans up from any and all procedures.
• Assists with patient education.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the work day.
• Maintains positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.

DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT USED:

• Oculus Keratograph 5M anterior segment photography
• IOP
• Fundus photography
• Other equipment as required

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Self-Motivation
• Professional appearance
• Attention to detail
• Outgoing personality
• Ability learn and adapt new skills quickly
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude

Education:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience:

• 2– 4 years medical experience in eye care preferred
• Working in professional office
• previous patient interaction experience is preferred

Physical Demands:

• Standing frequently
• Sitting frequently
• Walking frequently

Starting Pay:

• $13.00 - $20.00 pending years of experience
• Opportunity for quick increase pending performance

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 26 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

• Medical-Surgical
• Ophthalmology

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What motivates you professionally?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Optometric: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wilmington, NC 28405: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 30 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Optometry: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Wilmington, NC 28405 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wilmington, NC 28405: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $20