Optometric Technician - Training Provided!

Job Title: Optometric Technician
Company: Clarkson Eyecare
Location: O'Fallon, MO

Perks

• Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k + Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Competitive Base Pay
• Employee Discounts
  
  

 Hours:

• Full Time
• Our offices are open Monday-Friday 8am-7pm, Saturday 8am-1pm
  • You may need to work a little earlier and/or later as needed
  • You will not work all of these hours, but you must have open availability to work any shift within these hours
    
    

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Basic computer skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Excitement to learn and grow 
• Favorable result on Background Check

 

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate patient flow
• Assist the doctor in preliminary testing
• Verify medical and vision insurances
• Effectively communicate with patients, doctors, and managers
• Answer inquiries through phone, email, and in-person requests
  
  

SUMMARY  

An Optometric Technician is a valuable asset to an optometrist as they assist in providing a world class Total Patient Experience. This team member is able to handle a wide range of duties while using optical equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam with an Optometrist. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Embrace and execute our Total Patient Experience to build relationships with all patients while delivering great medical support 
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA 
• Practice urgency at all times placing value on a patient’s time, as well as the doctor’s time and schedule 
• Operate manual lensometer, auto-lensometer, autorefractor/keratometer, retinal camera, visual field, GDX or OCT 
• Follow scripting for testing equipment (photos, visual fields, visual activity, etc.) 
• Clean all examination equipment including tonometer tip 
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all time 
• General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager 
• Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused 
• Commitment to work hours that meet the needs of the business which may include weekends, schedule changes or an extended schedule 
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Previous medical office experience preferred; previous ophthalmic experience strongly preferred. 
• Minimum of 1 year in a position interacting with customers/patients or the equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Favorable result on background check as required by state 
• Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States 
  
  

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE 

• High school diploma or GED required
  
  

LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS 

• None 
  
  

SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY  

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook 
  
  

LOCATION 

• Work is primarily performed in a standard office or clinical setting. However, travel to other locations may be required to carry out essential job duties and responsibilities 
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands c