Position Summary:

The Optometric Technician generates important preliminary information to be used by the optometrist; reviews the patient status and performs medical tests. Upholds the values of EyeCare Associates.

Essential Duties:

Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Completing all opening and closing checklists daily • Opening, preparing, and maintaining incoming patient charts at least two days in advance • Oversee and maintain a productive patient flow to maximize the clinic and physician daily schedule • Ordering contact lens trials through OOGP • Creating exams and performing workups • When necessary, perform scribe duties, such as entering data into the electronic medical records or handwriting in a paper chart, while the physician examines the patient • Complete patient intake including but not limited to: patient complaint, health history, ocular and systemic history, recording visual acuity, assist with patient education as necessary • Perform testing required by scheduled exam type to include but not limited to: diagnostic testing, visual acuity, lensometry, refractometry, applanation tonometry, basic muscle balance testing, assessing pupils, assessing the anterior chamber, confrontation visual fields, gross external exam, advanced ophthalmic procedures • Administering topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician, when necessary • Acquiring proper consent and assisting with in-office physician procedures when necessary • Setting up and cleaning up for in office physician procedures • Reviewing patient charts to ensure accuracy and full completion of all information • Assisting in training of fellow ophthalmic assistants (technicians) • Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday • Complying with all practice procedures, protocols along with all State and Federal regulations • Understanding and acceptance of responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisors • Maintaining a positive attitude with cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism Organizational and Compliance Duties: Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions or work performed. Willing to accept constructive criticism. Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly with attention to all details of a project or task. Adaptability - Ability to adapt to and facilitate change in the workplace. Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others using good listening skills and the spoken word. Ability to write clearly and concisely using good grammar and spelling. Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of patients and co-workers. Exhibits a cheerful demeanor with the ability to display good-natured tolerance of delay or adversity. Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. Desire to excel, attempting non-routine tasks. Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information. Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. Reliability - Can be relied upon to demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality. Team Player - The ability to work with others and independently for a common goal. Puts aside own individual needs to work toward the larger group objective and reinforce the contribution of others.