EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com.
Title: Doctor’s Assistant (Optometric Technician)
Company: Clarkson Eyecare
Location: Kirkwood, MO
Training Provided – No medical/eyecare experience required!
Pay: $15/hour, plus bonus incentives
Benefits:
- Full Benefits Package – Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
- 401k + Employer Matching
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Competitive Base Pay + Bonus
- Optical Education Reimbursement
- Paid Maternity Leave
Hours:
- Full Time
- Our offices are open Monday-Friday 8am-7pm, Saturday 8am-2pm
- 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
An Optometric Technician is a valuable asset to an optometrist as they assist in providing a world class Total Patient Experience. This employee 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.
Responsibilities:
80%
- 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 with patient’s time, as well as 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
20%
- Assist with other duties within the office as needed
- 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
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work weekends when applicable
- Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business
Requirements:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) equivalent required
- Favorable result on background check required
- Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States
- One-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret information
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- HIPPA: All Associates must comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA) as it pertains to disclosures of protected health information (PHI) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and HIPPA Privacy Policies and Procedures
Physical Requirements:
- Regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching and stretching
- Ability to move throughout the office
- Ability to remain standing for long periods of time
- Lifting heavy boxes and accessing high shelves
- If you need help performing these functions of your job, please contact the supervisor so that we may engage in the interactive process with you and find reasonable accommodation
Work Environment:
- Problem solves, reasons and resolves issues effectively
- Use independent judgment and discretion
- Meet customer expectations
- Work under stress with interruptions and deadlines
- Use computer effectively and view computer screen
- Exhibit empathy in all situations
- Work changing schedules to meet business demands
If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.
EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
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