Optometric Technicians work in conjunction with the doctors to perform activities involving patient care, pre-testing, post-exam duties, specialty testing, and maintain the doctor's appointment schedule in a manner that delivers a professional, pleasant patient experience.

• Performs preliminary evaluation of patients prior to exam by the OD, such as dilation, topicals, diagnostic medications, Optomap, etc.
• Performs verbal interview with patient prior to visit with OD to determine medical issues and reasons for their visit for communication to OD prior to appointment
• Enters patient information in Electronic Health Records (EEHR)
• Assists ODs to care for patients in a timely, effective manner, as close to appointed schedule as possible
• Instructs patients on medical care as prescribed by the doctor's treatment plan and schedules follow up appointments as needed
• Discusses Lasik with patients and identifies patients interes...