Optometric Technician at Ecpcareers — Wichita, KS

Job Title: Optometric Technician Company: Grene Vision Group Location: Wichita, KS - Webb Rd

Training Provided – No medical/eyecare experience required!

Benefits

• 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 + Bonus
• Eyecare Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Hours:

• Full Time
• Our offices are open Monday-Friday 7:30am-6pm, Saturday 8am-12pm
• You will not work all of these hours, but you must have open availability to work any shift within these hours
• You may have to work a little earlier/later as needed

Requirements

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

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

SECTION 1: Job Summary

SECTION 2: Duties and Responsibilities (Responsibilities necessary to accomplish job functions)

• Embrace and execute our Total Patient Experience to build relationships with all patients while delivering great medical support
• Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave
• 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
• Set phoropter to patient RX or re-set to plano (per doctor’s request)
• 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
• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
• Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
• 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
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service
• Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization

SECTION 3: Patient Population Served

• Team members will work with patients of all ages, races, and genders

SECTION 4: Education, Licensure & Certification Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Management preferred

SECTION 5: Experience Requirements

• Previous medical office experience preferred; previous optometric 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

SECTION 6: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

• Professional in appearance and actions
• Logical and Critical thinking skills
• Customer-focused with excellent written, listening and verbal communication skills
• Enjoys learning new technologies and systems
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
• Favorable result on Background check
• Exhibits a positive attitude and is flexible in accepting work assignments and priorities
• Meets attendance and tardiness expectations
• Management and organizational skills to support the leadership of this function
• Ability to follow or provide verbal & written instructions with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations
• Interpersonal skills to support customer service, functional, and team mate support need
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Ability for basic to intermediate problem solving, including mathematics
• Basic to intermediate computer skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Travel to other site locations may be necessary. Thus, those needing to travel for work must have access to dependable transportation, and driving record must meet company liability carrier standards
• Specialty knowledge of systems relating to job function
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations for this position; general understanding of HIPAA guidelines

SECTION 7: Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

SECTION 8: Physical Demands

Indicate the amount of time spent for each activity required as it relates to the essential functions.

Physical Requirements           % of Time        LBS

Bending                                      25 Carrying                                      25                    ≤ 25 Climbing                                     5 Driving                                       10 Grasping                                    100 Hearing                                      100 Lifting                                         10                    ≤ 25 Pulling                                        10                    ≤ 25 Pushing                                      10                    ≤ 25 Reaching                                    50 Sitting                                         50 Standing                                     50 Vision – close/distance              100 Vision – color vision                   100 Vision – depth perception           100 Vision – peripheral vision           100 Vision – ability to adjust focus    100 Stooping                                     25 Walking                                       75 Writing/Typing                            100 Speaking                                    100 Fine Motor Skills                        100 Use of Hands                             100 Other (please describe)

Location: Work takes place in a normal office/clinical environment. Travel to other locations may be necessary to fulfill essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Thus, those needing to travel for work must have access to dependable transportation, and driving record must meet company liability carrier standards.

Exposure: