Optometric Technician - Bluebird Family Eye Care
Blackfoot, ID 83221
About the Job
We are looking for a full-time Optometric technician. The ideal candidate will have a positive outlook and attitude. Experience as a medical tech is not necessary. Willingness to talk to patients and create a warm inviting atmosphere. Please be willing to provide customer service that is over and above what is expected. Must be able to willing and able to follow written procedures. The candidate will have strong attention to detail. Ideally, be flexible and willing to grow. Have fun and be a good team player.
Optometric technicians at Bluebird Vision + Wellness are responsible for providing the initial assessment for our patients in an efficient, consistent, and professional manner. Technicians are an extension of our doctors and should act accordingly. Bluebird Vision + Wellness provides full training for this role to qualified candidates. Qualifying usually means a background or experience in customer service or another aspect of the medical field. You must be a resident of Blackfoot or very close by.
Patient-Oriented Responsibilities:
Optometric technicians at Bluebird Vision + Wellness are responsible for providing the initial assessment for our patients in an efficient, consistent, and professional manner. Technicians are an extension of our doctors and should act accordingly. Bluebird Vision + Wellness provides full training for this role to qualified candidates. Qualifying usually means a background or experience in customer service or another aspect of the medical field. You must be a resident of Blackfoot or very close by.
Patient-Oriented Responsibilities:
- Prepare the patient to see the doctor.
- Answer incoming phone calls.
- Help patients with glasses.
- Insertion and removal training for new contact lens wearers.
- Notify patients of the arrival of their contact lenses in a timely fashion (i.e. within 1 business day).
- Other responsibilities are not mentioned here as they arise due to patient or practice needs.
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Clean equipment between or in front of patients.
- Place contact lens orders for patients.
- Ensure diagnostic contact lens stock is replenished weekly.
- Accurately file patient charts, and keep the room organized.
- Write up pre-test sheets for the following day.
- Other responsibilities are not mentioned here as they arise due to patient or practice needs.
Source : Bluebird Family Eye Care