Are you an experienced Ophthalmic Technician looking for the highest pay and a flexible work schedule? Then WerkWeek is the solution for you! WerkWeek is the first on-demand health care staffing platform dedicated to Technicians. We provide you with flexibility and opportunities to work when and where you want!
If you’re an experienced ophthalmic or optometric technician, have a passion for helping patients and want (or need!) a flexible schedule, then we should talk. WerkWeek is the first on-demand platform that provides technicians with the opportunity to select shifts that work for you! As a WerkWeek technician, you will be able to select shifts with our partner practices that fit your schedule.
How it works
Once you apply to WerkWeek, you will go through a typical interview process to assess your experience and skillset along with standard background checks. Qualified candidates are then set up with an account, allowing you to browse and select available shifts. Each shift lists the practice name, location, date, hours and hourly rate. There are no minimum obligations, you can work once per week, once per month or a few times throughout the year…whatever works best for your schedule! And it’s completely free for technicians to sign-up and select shifts on WerkWeek.
Typical technician responsibilities (dependent on practice needs, but can include the following):
- Patient pre-testing, including vision testing, tonometry, color plates, stereo testing, external examination, dilation and refraction.
- Performing ancillary diagnostic testing (auto-refraction, visual field, OCT, lensometry, fundus photos, topography, pachymetry, biometry).
- Perform an array of activities related to patient care including but not limited to; gathering chief complaints, updating health history, performing diagnostic testing, conducting vision and pressure checks and triaging emergencies.
- Triage emergency cases appropriately into physician’s schedule and maintain patient flow.
- Prepare patient and procedure room and assist ophthalmologist with procedures as needed.
- Perform first level maintenance on ophthalmic equipment and notify the office manager of any equipment malfunctions.
- Utilize, as appropriate, infection control techniques and universal precautions, and to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Who are we looking for?
- 2+ years of previous ophthalmic or optometric technician experience (required).
- Certifications | Preferred but not necessary (COA, COT, COMT, CRA, OCT-C, phlebotomy).
- Excellent communicator | Both verbally and written.
- Outgoing | Excited to interact with patients and physicians.
- Positive | can-do attitude and work well in collaborative environments.
- Cutting edge | Excited at the prospect of joining a new approach to supporting ophthalmologists and helping patients.
- While performing the duties of these Jobs, you will be required to stand, walk and use hands to finger, handle or feel regularly. You will also frequently sit and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Education
- High school or equivalent (required).
Schedule
Location
- Choose where you want to work based on the available shifts, currently recruiting for technicians in New Jersey.
Pay
- Practices list the pay rate for each shift, so you know how much you’ll earn before you select the shift.
Medical specialties
- Ophthalmology & Optometry.
Benefits
- Bonus opportunities
- Support for Continuing Education
About WerkWeek
WerkWeek is the first on-demand, per diem staffing solution dedicated to technicians and medical assistants. WerkWeek’s platform gives providers the flexibility to match technician resources with patient demand and technicians the flexibility to manage and choose their own schedule. For more info and answers to FAQs, check out our website: www.werk-week.com.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $16.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Medical specialties:
Work Location: In person