Optometric Technician-4-Day (32-34 Hour) Work Week *Exp Req

Elite Eye Care, PC is a thriving and evolving private optometry practice with locations in Waukee, Ankeny and Norwalk, Iowa. This position is for our Ankeny locations.

We are customer-centric, supportive and innovative.

Our work environment includes:

• 4-day work week (32-34 hours)
• Modern office setting
• Safe work environment
• Growth opportunities
• Team mindset

Optometric Technician Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary testing, document chief complaint, update health history including medications, medication allergies, and family history, etc.
• Enter lensometry readings, current contact lens prescription, vitals, and VA results, etc.
• Perform special testing as ordered by the doctor (HVF, OCT, pachymetry, Optomap, topography, autorefraction, Amsler grid, color testing, SPOT testing, InfantSee testing, stereo testing, IOP,etc.).
• Chair-side assistance as needed.
• Perform dilations and Contact Lens Insert and Removal training.
• Complete patient check-out procedures, including patient invoicing, collecting copays, ordering contacts, and scheduling follow-ups.
• Maintain correspondence with other medical offices, scheduling referrals and consults, as well as providing reports for patients with applicable medical conditions.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of exam rooms, pre-testing room, and all equipment.
• Maintain and order supplies necessary and keep exam rooms fully stocked with pens, business cards, drops, rebates, etc.
• Prepare and shut down rooms daily.
• Perform monthly backups on equipment as necessary.
• Provide backup for answering incoming phone calls and optical dispenses as needed.
• Direct patients by walking them as needed to optical or restroom.
• Provide other duties within your department as well as others as needed.

Team

• Adhere to company policies and procedures as outlined in the signed handbook agreement.
• Provide training as needed to advance your department.
• Exhibit the values of the practice through communicating gratitude, value of products and services and transparent billing procedures.
• Maintain a positive mindset to help create a welcoming environment for yourself and your team members.
• Travel to alternate locations as needed.
• Assist your team members and work diligently and efficiently to increase productivity.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience by ensuring the office appearance and process of care from greeting to retention consistently exceeds patient expectations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 34 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Optometric Technician: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19