Optometric Technician/Medical Assistant Part Time

About the Role

• Play an essential role by providing direct support to Doctors of Optometry.
• Prepare patients for their visits, including preliminary testing and measurements.
• Receive training and tools to learn the optical industry.
• Help provide the highest quality vision care to patients.
• This role reports to the Office General Manager but will directly support the Doctor(s).
• Some weekend and evening shifts are required.

Key Responsibilities

• Consult with patients, accurately document existing conditions and complaints, and chart medical history to prepare for the Optometrist exam.
• Maintain a smooth flow of patients to the Doctor and additional office staff throughout appointments.
• Ensure patients are comfortable with office procedures they will be exposed to during appointments.
• Learn to use all pretest equipment through company training to perform a range of visual screenings for patients prior to seeing the doctor.
• Conduct contact lens training for applicable patients and other preliminary testing.
• Collaborate with doctor(s) and team members to provide a seamless patient experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with the ability to understand/do basic math.
• Personable, patient, and able to comfort patients during the screening process.
• Detailed oriented and willing to work closely with the Optometrist.
• Willingness to learn about the industry, products, and services.
• Collaborative team player that will provide the best patient experience.
• Prior healthcare/medical/optical background preferred but not required; training will be provided for the right candidate.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to understand/do basic math.
• Experience with pretest equipment (training provided).
• Contact lens training capabilities.
• Collaboration with doctors and team members.