Optometry Tech - West Valley City - Full-Time

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 2 years of optometry experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with computers; EMR experience preferred

Schedule:  Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Obtain and accurately document comprehensive patient histories
• Review and update patient information as appropriate
• Accurately enter and maintain patient information in the EMR
• Follow established computer and documentation procedures

• Measure and accurately document distance and near visual acuity using age- and education-appropriate testing methods
• Perform pinhole testing
• Properly instill ophthalmic medications and understand indications and contraindications for dilation and corneal anesthesia
• Perform color vision and stereo testing
• Measure and accurately document current lens power using a lensometer
• Perform and document Amsler Grid and Schirmer testing
• Perform tear film and dry-eye testing
• Evaluate pupils and assess pupil responses
• Estimate anterior chamber depth
• Perform Tono-Pen tonometry
• Perform refractions
• Perform visual field testing
• Perform OCT testing
• Perform Lenstar measurements for cataract surgery
• Maintain knowledge of commonly prescribed ophthalmic medications

• Perform routine maintenance of ophthalmic instruments and equipment
• Complete required equipment calibration and maintain appropriate logs
• Stock examination rooms and assigned clinical areas
• Monitor medication expiration dates and maintain appropriate inventory
• Disinfect and maintain examination rooms and clinical equipment according to established protocols
• Follow EIU eye-drop inventory guidelines

• Basic slit-lamp examination
• Corneal topography
• Measurement of axial length using optical biometry or A-scan
• Keratometry
• Refractometry

• Provide high-quality, compassionate service to patients, coworkers, physicians, and vendors
• Maintain a positive, professional, and patient-focused attitude
• Demonstrate flexibility when accepting assignments and adjusting to changing priorities
• Meet established attendance and punctuality expectations
• Demonstrate dependability and consistently follow organizational policies and procedures
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all patient and workplace interactions
• Produce accurate, high-quality work and demonstrate initiative
• Work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Demonstrate the ability to sit for prolonged periods as required by the position

Granger Medical Clinic offers competitive wages, potential for quarterly bonuses, and excellent benefits. Benefits include:

• Vision
• Dental
• Medical
• Sick Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a Company Match, Profit Share, and Safe Harbor Contributions

 

The salary range listed is the base salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors including but not limited to work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Granger Medical Clinic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Granger Medical Clinic complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information and testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.