Optometry Technician

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We strive to provide a framework of stability and structure for our valued employees, where you will experience lower provider-to-patient ratios and fair, reliable schedules.

Matrix Providers is hiring an Optometry Technician to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families in at Walter Reed National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD.

• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Compensation:
• Schedule:Monday through Friday 7:00am-3:30pm or 7:30am-4:00pm
• Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
  • 401(k) Plan

The Optometry Technician must have and meet the following:

• Degree/Education: Certificate; Complete an optometric technician course or two years of experience an Optometric Technician/Technologist
• Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support: Must maintain BLS Certification
• Experience: One year of experience as an Optometric Technician/Technologist after graduation.
• Board Certification: Possess and maintain current certification by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Optometry or completed a formal optometric training program of the United Stated Armed Forces

Optometry Technician Core Job Duties:

• Conduct patient intake interviews and obtain medical, ocular, and family eye health histories.
• Perform preliminary vision testing, including visual acuity, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, refraction, and muscle balance assessments.
• Assist optometrists and ophthalmologists with patient examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Operate and document results from specialized ophthalmic equipment, including Humphrey Visual Field Analyzers, Frequency Doubling Technology Screeners, Corneal Topographers, and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) devices.
• Perform diagnostic testing such as tonometry, keratometry, visual field testing, retinal photography, and accommodation assessments.
• Administer ophthalmic medications and eye drops as directed by the provider.
• Order, dispense, fit, adjust, repair, and track spectacles and optical devices.
• Process spectacle prescriptions, coordinate fabrication orders, and verify completed eyewear for accuracy.
• Educate patients on eye care, eyewear use, and contact lens handling and maintenance.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient testing, diagnostic results, spectacle orders, and clinical activities in accordance with clinic procedures.

We support our employees with an accessible dedicated representative to assist you throughout the duration of your contract. We firmly believe that a healthy work/life balance enables you to perform at your best. Our mission is to serve America’s military family by aligning exceptional healthcare workers like you with rewarding career opportunities.

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Matrix Providers is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please see https://matrixproviders.com/accessibility-eeo-disclaimer.

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