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Description JOB TITLE: TRAVELING TECHNICIAN STATUS: AT-WILL/NON-EXEMPT JOB SUMMARY The Traveling Technician provides essential technical support to optometrists and physicians across multiple clinic sites to ensure efficient operations and high-quality patient care. This role performs diagnostic testing, assists with patient preparation, maintains ophthalmic equipment, and supports clinic workflows to deliver a seamless patient experience. The Traveling Technician plays a vital role in ensuring consistent standards of care across sites and must be flexible, professional, and capable of working independently while traveling regularly between clinic locations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Patient Preparation & Support: Prepares patients for eye examinations, conducts preliminary tests, records medical histories, explains procedures, and ensures a positive patient experience. • Diagnostic Testing: Performs pre-exam and advanced diagnostic tests, including autorefractor, visual acuity, confrontational fields, stereo/color vision, lensometry, pupil checks, motility, intraocular pressure (IOP), dilation, OCT, fundus photography, slit-lamp photography, and visual fields. • Clinical Assistance: Assists optometrists and physicians with minor procedures, ensures smooth patient flow, and communicates effectively with the clinical team to support high-quality care. • Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Operates ophthalmic diagnostic equipment, performs routine maintenance, and coordinates troubleshooting or minor repairs as needed. • Records Management: Accurately documents patient information, testing results, and equipment maintenance in the electronic health record (EHR) system. • Training & Team Support: Assists in training new technicians on diagnostic tools, workflows, and clinic procedures; collaborates with clinic staff to promote consistency across sites. • Inventory & Supplies: Monitors exam and procedure room supplies, reports inventory needs, and assists with stocking and ordering. • Compliance & Confidentiality: Follows HIPAA, OSHA, safety standards, and organizational protocols, maintaining strict confidentiality and professional ethics at all times. • Adheres to Organizational Policies: Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures, quality standards, and confidentiality requirements. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • High school diploma or equivalent required. • Prior medical office or healthcare experience strongly preferred; ophthalmic or optometric technician experience preferred. • Proficiency with ophthalmic diagnostic equipment and electronic health records (EHR) systems preferred. • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple sites. • Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise initiative, and adapt to changing clinic needs. POSITION REQUIREMENTS • Must successfully complete a comprehensive background check as a condition of employment, including prior to any transfer or promotion within the organization. • Must possess a valid California driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record (subject to monitoring through the California DMV Employer Pull Notice program), and maintain active auto insurance. • Must have reliable transportation to travel between assigned locations. • Demonstrates cultural competence and contributes to an inclusive workplace where patients and colleagues are respected and valued. • Exhibits professionalism, confidentiality, and adherence to organizational policies and procedures. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Ability to drive regularly between clinic sites, including maintaining focus and alertness for travel during the workday. • Ability to perform extended periods of standing, walking, and patient interaction during a standard shift. • Requires bending, stooping, stretching, and occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds. • Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate ophthalmic testing equipment, keyboards, and other office devices. • Requires normal range of hearing, vision, and speech to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and over video. BENEFITS INCLUDE • Medical insurance — 90% employer-paid for employees • Dental insurance — 50% employer-paid for employees • Employer provided vision care and optical benefits for employees and their families • $50,000 employer-paid life insurance • Employee Assistance Program • 401(k) with 4% employer match • Paid sick leave, vacation accrual, and paid holidays • Additional voluntary coverage: supplemental life, disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity • Medical and dental coverage begin on the first of the month following 60 days of employment for eligible employees who enroll