Optometric Technician

JOB TITLE : Optometric Technician DEPARTMENT: Health \n

CLASSIFICATION : Non-Exempt \n

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: \n

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• Assist in patient eye examinations and perform preliminary data collection, documenting and performing general patient workups, updating pertinent medical information, performing diagnostic testing \n
• Perform testing with patients including but not limited to visual acuity, tonometry, autorefractor, lensometry, color vision, confrontation fields, automated visual fields, OCT \n
• Maintain and clean\/prepare exam rooms and equipment \n
• Document patient information accurately in electronic health records \n
• Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, co-workers, and others \n
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure high quality care to patients \n
• Manage overall flow of patients through eye exam process \n
• Demonstrate flexibility in performing additional duties of patient care \n
• Review patient appointment needs and respond to phone encounters in timely manner \n
• Other duties as assigned \n \n

REQUIREMENTS: \n

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• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required \n
• One year experience as ophthalmic or optometric technician, with experience in preliminary testing and diagnostic tests (OCT, visual fields) \n
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with other staff members and patients of all ages \n
• Must be able to record health information accurately and efficiently \n
• Excellent time management skills with ability to manage multiple tasks effectively \n
• Ability to work as both member of a team and independently \n
• General computer skills, including knowledge on operating Microsoft Office products \n
• Must respect Meskwaki cultural beliefs \n
• Must submit to and successfully complete background investigation \n \n

SUPERVISION: \n

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• Direct supervision by Optometrist \n \n

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SALARY LEVEL: \n

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• Annual Salary Range: $38,126.40 - $58,198.40 \n ","