Optometric Technician

Have you worked in an optometry office and are looking for an opportunity to further develop new skills?

If so we would love to meet you!  We are a private optometry practice located in Mesquite, TX. We are expanding and seeking a full-time, Optometric Technician who is responsible, fun, friendly, and who loves patient care and people as much as we do!

Job Duties

• Greet patients and ensure they enjoy an amazing experience on every visit
• Schedule patients and verify vision benefits or insurance coverage 
• Manage continuous patient flow by effectively communicating with team members
• Prepare electronic charts
• Stock and prepare exam room for patient exams (disinfect and wipe down all sinks, equipment and instruments)
• Perform technical duties such as 
  • take detailed patient histories including current medical conditions
  • perform tests using equipment for auto-refraction, lensometry, tonometry, glaucoma and visual fields screenings
  • measure visual acuities
  • train new, contact lens patients
• Perform other duties the optometrist may delegate
• Work with positivity and enthusiasm

About You

• Energetic, upbeat and friendly personality
• Genuine interest in helping people
• 1+ years of experience in an optometry office
• Flexible schedule - must be able to work evenings and Saturdays
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, accountable, and a driver of results
• Basic computer skills required
• High School graduate or equivalent preferred
• Professional appearance
• Experience as an optometric technician a strong plus
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required

This is a great opportunity for you to benefit from an extensive training program in optometry. You will learn to work directly with eye doctors and how to perform medical eye tests on patients.

We offer a competitive hourly wage based on experience, free employee eyewear and discounts on additional products such as sunglasses, and a fun, easy going work environment.