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Optometric Tech - Traveling to Several Locations
Optometric Tech - Traveling to Several LocationsElevate Eyecare • Owatonna, MN, US
Optometric Tech - Traveling to Several Locations

Optometric Tech - Traveling to Several Locations

Elevate Eyecare • Owatonna, MN, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $20- $22

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 :

  • Reviews patient charts to ensure completeness and accuracy of information. Performs testing required by the type of exam scheduled, patient complaint, and history.
  • Acts as a scribe while the physician examines patient entering data into electronic medical records or handwrites in a paper chart, oversees patient flow.
  • Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately record visual acuity.
  • Performs lensometry, refractometry, applanation tonometry, basic muscle balance testing, assess pupils, assess the anterior chamber, confrontation visual fields, and gross external exam. Administer diagnostic tests.
  • Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.
  • Assists with in-office procedures ensuring proper informed consent are obtained, sets up, and cleans up from procedures.
  • Perform advanced ophthalmic procedures.
  • Assists in training of other ophthalmic assistants Assists with patient education.
  • Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
  • Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations.
  • Understands and accepts responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisors.
  • Maintains a positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.
  • Other duties as assigned

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.
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    Optometric Tech • Owatonna, MN, US