The Ophthalmic Technician provides clinical support for the Doctor of Optometry (OD) to increase patient satisfaction and elevate exam efficiency. This position reports to the Professional Services Department.
Our team members enjoy the following:
- Team-oriented staff
- Competitive salary/ Great benefits package
- 401(k) plans
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Training development
- Growth potential
- Energetic environment
Minimum Requirements:
- Substantial proficiency in computer applications
- Basic understanding of health care protocol
- Professional communication skills
- Strong attention to details
- Responds professionally in situations with difficult issues or inquiries
- Adaptable to changes
- Teamwork oriented
Duties and Responsibilities: The responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:
- Assists in improving exam efficiency and elevating patient experience
- Communicates with the retail office management and staff
- Prepares the clinic day/strong organizational skills
- Refraction
- Case history review including current medical conditions
- Non-Contact tonometry
- Auto-refractor
- Visual acuity testing
- Blood pressure measurement
- Lensometer
- Visual field testing
- Fundus photography
- OCT testing
- Eye drop instillation
- Additional clinical procedures requested by the supervising OD that falls within the scope of knowledge of the Ophthalmic Technician
- Hands off patient care to the OD
Skills Required
- Substantial proficiency in computer applications
- Basic understanding of health care protocol
- Professional communication skills
- Strong attention to details
- Responds professionally in situations with difficult issues or inquiries
- Adaptable to changes
- Teamwork oriented
What We Do
SVS Vision is a proud Michigan-based optical retailer providing outstanding customer service for over 40 years. With a large selection of top designer frames, contact lenses, caring staff and doctors who care about you, we hold ourselves to a higher standard when it comes to helping you find your perfect eye-wear. With our US laboratory and Mt. Clemens, Michigan headquarters, SVS Vision is committed to providing quality, American-made workmanship at affordable prices. Offering even more value, our 45-Day Gotta Love ‘Em Guarantee provides our customers with peace of mind. Our History as a Vision Care Leader A lot has changed since we opened our first retail location and laboratory in Sterling Heights, Michigan. And, as we’ve grown, our pledge to our customers has never wavered: provide outstanding eye care, quality products at reasonable prices while exceeding expectations. Growth should only come from satisfied customers, and we’re proud to say our expansion and growth have never compromised our first-class service. It’s the continued commitment to our customers that has allowed us to maintain both our exceptional service and unwavering standards since 1974. At SVS Vision we know our success is the result of the fine men and women who have devoted their careers to working for us. With their support, SVS Vision has grown to be one of the largest optical companies in the Midwest. With this kind of dedication we look forward to continued expansion. If you are currently an eye care professional looking to take your career to the next level or a motivated individual looking to be part of a successful team, consider joining us.
