What are the responsibilities and job description for the SVS Vision - OD Assistant - Redford, MI position at SVS Vision, Inc.?
The Ophthalmic Technician provides clinical support for the Doctor of Optometry (OD) to increase patient satisfaction and elevate exam efficiency. This position reports to the Professional Services Department.
Our team members enjoy the following:
- Team-oriented staff
- Competitive salary/ Great benefits package
- 401(k) plans
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Training development
- Growth potential
- Energetic environment
Minimum Requirements:
- Substantial proficiency in computer applications
- Basic understanding of health care protocol
- Professional communication skills
- Strong attention to details
- Responds professionally in situations with difficult issues or inquiries
- Adaptable to changes
- Teamwork oriented
Duties and Responsibilities: The responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:
- Assists in improving exam efficiency and elevating patient experience
- Communicates with the retail office management and staff
- Prepares the clinic day/strong organizational skills
- Refraction
- Case history review including current medical conditions
- Non-Contact tonometry
- Auto-refractor
- Visual acuity testing
- Blood pressure measurement
- Lensometer
- Visual field testing
- Fundus photography
- OCT testing
- Eye drop instillation
- Additional clinical procedures requested by the supervising OD that falls within the scope of knowledge of the Ophthalmic Technician
- Hands off patient care to the OD