Doctor's Assistant

A Doctor's Assistant (Optometric Technician) is a valuable asset to an optometrist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit. An Optometric Technician 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.

Chandler, Arizona

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone)

Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave

Practice urgency at all times with patient's time, as well as doctor's time and schedule

Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA

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)

Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications

General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager

Other Skills and Abilities

Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice

Ability to work weekends when applicable

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 over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business

Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Employer-matched 401k, generous employee purchase program, family purchase events, certification reimbursements, monthly incentive programs, health/dental/vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, a leadership team that knows everyone by name and loves to promote from within, and a whole lot more!

If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600

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, veteran or disability status.

Please do not contact the office directly - only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.