What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometric Technician position at Vision Loft?
Company Description
Optometry Office. Locally owned one doctor optometry practice.
Job Description
Job Summary:
Reports directly to the Optometrist and responsible for conducting pre-testing and special testing for the following equipment and instruments:
• Pre-testing I – auto refraction, lensometry, tonometry and topography.
• Pre-testing II – preliminary case history including current medical conditions. Visual acuities, dial in, phoropter, color vision and drop instillation.
• Special testing – visual fields, fundus photography, slit lamp photography,
Also responsible for processing patient’s information through the computer system and helps maintain the operation of the reception records and examination room area.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Processes patient’s information through the computer system and helps maintain the operation of the reception records and examination room area.
2. Retrieves patient records from other clinics to ensure complete information on file before appointment date.
3. Manages continuous patient flow by effectively communicating with team members and providers.
4. Prepares referrals, work and/or school excuse letters, written prescriptions for providers to sign and staff consult letters to primary care provider.
5. Conducts inventory of supplies at the stock examination rooms. Verifies and maintains stock level and recommends disposal for all expired supply items.
6. Disinfects and wipes down all equipment and instruments.
7. Conducts pre-testing and special testing for the following equipment and instruments:
7.1. Pre-testing I – auto refraction, lensometry, tonometry and topography.
7.2. Pre-testing II – preliminary case history including current medical conditions. Visual acuities, dial in, phoropter, color vision and drop instillation.
7.3. Special testing – visual fields, fundus photography, slit lamp photography
8. Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
Optometric experience preferrd but not required
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.