Optometric Technician

Remedy is thrilled to be working with a local Philadelphia, PA Ophthalmology company with an urgent need for an Optometric Technician .

The Optometric Technician will be responsible for providing direct patient care, assistance to clinicians with patient care activities, and supervision and education to students, primarily in the Specialty Services area at The Eye Institute (TEI).

Check out more great details below!

Job Title: Optometric Technician (Direct Hire)

Job Type:
Full Time / Permanent / Direct Hire

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Pay: $40,000-$45,000 annually

Benefits: Package available

Essential job duties for this role will include:

• Monitor patient flow and clinician activity in HER (NextGen), especially in the testing area to ensure a smooth flow of patient care.
• Work with assigned students to ensure that they are properly trained in selected patient care procedures, techniques, and systems, including evaluating student performance through Meditrek (grading system).
• Provide direct patient care services, including visual field testing, ocular photography, nerve fiber analysis, optical coherence tomography, ultrasonography, vision screenings, contact lens dispensing and training, pre-exam data collection, and patient education.
• Assist in ensuring that all hardware, small equipment, and software used is functional and ready to use for patient care activities. Report non-functioning or defective equipment to the supervisor immediately.
• Stock clinical workstations, and exam/procedure rooms as assigned.
• Ensure all supplies are up to date and initiate the reorder of supplies as needed.
• Facilitate the coordination of patient care services within the clinic and Specialty Care (i.e., specialty testing and primary care appointments, Retina, and Glaucoma Services)
• Obtain medical records in advance of patient’s appointments, when needed.
• Assist providers with medication refills and prior authorizations by evaluating all patient medication refill requests for validity and necessity.
• Process all appropriate requests and document refill orders in the medical records.
• Problem solve and make guided decisions about patient care issues and area function.
• Assist in ensuring that all small equipment for specialty services is functional and ready to use for patient care activities.
• Assist in the management of infectious waste.

We’re looking for an Optometric Technician with the following background profile/skillset:

• One year experience working as an optometric or ophthalmic technician.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent telephone manner.
• Experience with computers, including knowledge of and or experience with word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs.
• CPOT or COA certification preferred.

If you are a knowledgeable Optometric Technician professional with experience in supervisor/leadership, we strongly urge you to apply today for immediate consideration!

(Please note we will immediately begin sending initial interview invitations to qualitied candidates via email so please be sure you're applying with your most up-to-date resume and contact info and keep an eye on your inbox/junk mail!)

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