Why You’ll Love This Job
Join Our Team as an Optometric Technician at Orinda Optometry Group in Orinda, CA!
Do you enjoy interacting and connecting with patients? Are you passionate about providing best-in-class patient care? If so, we invite you to join the Orinda Optometry Group team as an Optometric Technician at our Orinda, CA location.
About the Role:
As an Optometric Technician, you will play a crucial role in our practice. You will maintain a professional and friendly attitude while guiding patients through optical testing to determine their visual abilities. Additionally, you will assist patients in making important decisions about the various types of eyewear available, ensuring they receive the best possible care and products.
What We Offer:
- Close-Knit Team: Be part of a team that shares your passion for providing care with a personal touch, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for both patients and staff.
- Supportive Leadership: Work alongside leaders who value your personal life and provide daily support and encouragement, fostering a positive and motivating workplace.
- Professional Growth: Bring your passion for exceptional patient care and build a rewarding career with opportunities for learning and development.
- Competitive Pay: The pay range for this position is $17.50 – $21.00 per hour, based on experience.
Join the Orinda Optometry Group team and make a difference in patients’ lives every day. Apply for our Optometric Technician position in Orinda, CA today!
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Greet all office guests in a professional and friendly manner.
- Gather preliminary data through patient pretest, such as documenting chief complaints, gathering patient’s medical history, measuring visual acuity, eye movement, interocular pressure (IOP), retinal photos, visual fields, and optical coherence tomography (OCT).
- Educate the patient throughout the prescreening process about what each machine is testing for and provide instructions to provide accurate test results.
- Accurately and efficiently document the results of pretesting into the current EHR program.
- Educate and instruct the patient on insertion, removal, and proper care of contact lenses.
- Assist the Optometrist as needed during examinations.
- Assist the patient in making decisions about frames and lenses.
- Assist other members of the team when needed and available.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 1-3 years prior optometric technician experience preferred.
- Adaptable and flexible with the ability to multitask.
- Self-motivated and detail oriented.
- Interest in healthcare.
- Strong communication skills.
- Must present a professional appearance.
Type: Full Time (Hourly)
Job ID: 132110