Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant
$31,200–$37,440 year
On-siteOswego, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Conduct pre-screenings and testing on patients prior to the doctor's examination while explaining preliminary examinations to patients. Maintain a professional atmosphere and appearance of the doctor's office and pretest room. Ensure equipment for both the doctor and pre-test areas is properly maintained. Review prescriptions and patient information carefully to identify special needs, consulting with the optician, doctor, or retail management as necessary. Promote visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients. Complete necessary paperwork and understand ocular terminology and diseases. Ensure high quality patient care in a supportive team environment where training is provided and Sundays are off.
Required Qualifications
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to learn optical knowledge
- Able to give instruction in a clear and concise manner to customers
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Detail-oriented
- Multitasking and time-management skills
- Professional attitude and appearance
- Understand ocular terminology and diseases and know the ocular abbreviations
- Explain to the patient the types of preliminary examinations
- Complete necessary paperwork and perform testing on patients prior to doctor examination
- Promote visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients
- Perform exam pre-screening
- Review prescriptions and/or patient information carefully and identify special needs
- Consult with the optician, Doctor or Retail Management when necessary
- Ensure equipment, both Doctor's and pre-test, is properly maintained
- Maintain a professional atmosphere and appearance of doctor's office and pretest room
- Ensure high quality patient care
Desired Qualifications
- Previous retail/optical experience preferred, but not required
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.