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We are hiring for a temporary Optometry Technician to work one day on August 13th, 2024

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Optometry Technician is responsible for providing medical assistance to Optometrists. They will prepare patients for examination and treatment, assist the physicians/care providers with procedures, perform laboratory tests and other functions, and educate patients on their plan of treatment

POSITION FUNCTIONS:
 Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Assess patient’s conditions: take vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration, height and weight, and BMI. Document this information in the patient’s medical records (EMR).
 Perform vision tests as requested. Assist optometrist/physician/care provider with procedures
 Prepare examination rooms and stocking rooms with appropriate medical supplies.
 Pretests patients prior to seeing doctor, including use of auto-refractor, NCT, lensometer, visual field testing OCT and fundus photography.
 Order medical and laboratory supplies as needed, including pharmaceutical supplies, and ensure adequate inventory levels.
 Dispose of medical waste in accordance with established protocol. Clean and maintain examination room and other ancillary equipment.
 Perform quality control procedures to ensure proper functioning of equipment. Arrange for repair of equipment as requested.
 Assist with front office duties, as requested, such as scheduling appointments, answering telephone, managing medical records, filing, and arranging transportation for patients.
 Knowledge of basic medical/vision practices and procedures. Knowledge of infection control, OSHA. Assist patients of any age, race, creed, gender and disability without bias or prejudice.
 Respect and understand the patient’s right to treatment and right to involvement in treatment decisions.
 Practice ethical responsibility based on the cultural, ethnic and religious beliefs of the patients served and applicable law
 Dispose of medical waste in accordance with established protocol.
 Comply with established measures for infection control, universal precautions, OSHA regulations and risk management
 Other duties as assigned

Company DescriptionMedicalWorx Staffing is committed to making sure the performance of our employees meets or exceeds your productivity expectations. MedicalWorx wants to have a measurable impact on your culture and increase our value to your company. We can provide talented, qualified employees for temporary, contract to hire or direct hire positions or payroll services.Company DescriptionMedicalWorx Staffing is committed to making sure the performance of our employees meets or exceeds your productivity expectations. MedicalWorx wants to have a measurable impact on your culture and increase our value to your company. We can provide talented, qualified employees for temporary, contract to hire or direct hire positions or payroll services.

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