POSITION: Optometric Technician or Medical Assistant

DUTIES: * Follows established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, OSHA Rules and Regulations, environmental and infection control standards. * Fields patient phone calls promptly and in a professional manner. * Assists providers and other clinical staff with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care. * Prepares patient for scheduled procedures. * Obtain complete patient histories including chief complaint, past ocular/medical history, family medical/ocular history and history of allergies and medications and ensure accuracy and proper documentation in the patient's Electronic Health Record (EHR). * Perform ophthalmologic tests including visual acuity, applanation tonometry, pachymetry, visual fields, corneal topography, OCTs, lensometry, and other tests as directed within the prescribed timeline as determined by the clinic manager. * Assist with patient pre-op and post-op counseling, procedure set up, and performing in office procedures. * Calibrate diagnostic equipment per manufacturer guidelines. * Maintain and clean all equipment/ instruments. * Arranges for provider ordered diagnostics or therapeutic services. * Ensures cleanliness, adequate stock of supplies and functioning equipment in examination rooms. * Cleans and sterilizes equipment and tools. * Completes shift opening and closing procedures. * Assists all providers and other clinical staff as needed and assigned. * Completes other tasks/duties as assigned. * Will perform an extensive number of data collection functions as delegated by the provider to allow for a proper professional diagnosis of patients' conditions.

REQUIREMENTS: * High School Diploma or equivalent * Will Train

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: * Computer and typing proficiency. * Displays strong verbal/written communication and organization skills. * Ability to effectively organize resources, establish priorities, and perform multiple tasks. * Professionalism and ability to be discreet with confidential and sensitive issues. * Ability to work independently and take initiative. * Basic knowledge of medical terminology, medical equipment, HIPAA compliance, and OSHA rules and regulations. * Ability to arrive at work on a timely basis when scheduled (at least 15 minutes prior to seeing patients) and to work a varied schedule.

WAGE: * $18.00 per hour

SHIFTS: * 8 hour shift, Full-Time

JOB SITE: Canon City, CO

BENEFITS: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Flexible spending account, Health insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on How to Apply' to view application information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the application information (registration is available at no cost).