Ophthalmic Technician II

EyeSouth Partners LLC; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in eye care is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join their compassionate team. This role involves supporting a high-volume practice by providing quality care and performing essential ophthalmic procedures. With a focus on patient service, you'll engage in tasks such as visual acuity testing, ocular imaging, and assisting in pre-operative preparations. The company offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and generous PTO, ensuring a supportive work environment. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Match

HSA/FSA

Telemedicine

Generous PTO Package

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as an ophthalmic technician preferred.
• COA certification preferred.
• Dependable transportation required for travel.

Responsibilities

• Documenting patient history and determining visual acuity.
• Performing refraction and ocular assessments.
• Maintaining equipment and performing office duties.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EMR Systems

OCT Imaging

Keratometry Equipment

Job description

Company Overview

At Kentucky Eye Institute, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality service, most compassionate care, and seamless transitions between healthcare settings. Our practice is comprised of ophthalmologists, primary care optometrists, and a dedicated 60+ support staff. As one of the region’s premier eye care providers, we take great pride in caring for our patients. We invite you to become a part of our team in one of our 10 locations: Corbin, Cynthiana, Lexington, London, Middlesboro, Morehead, Maysville, Paintsville, Mt. Sterling, and Versailles.

Position Summary

We are now hiring for an Ophthalmic technician that will support a high-volume ophthalmic practice that focuses on providing quality and compassionate care to each patient needing complete eye care services.

Responsibilities

This position requires customer service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a degree of independent decision-making.

Ophthalmic skills include:

• Obtaining and documenting patient history
• Determining visual acuity
• Performing automated and manual refraction for diagnostic purposes
• Performing basic lensometry
• Pupillary assessment
• Visual field testing
• PAM
• Basic ocular motility assessment
• Automated keratometry
• Osmolarity testing
• Administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by physician
• Performing office duties and clinical tasks - entering data into EMR, providing patient services
• Measurement of intraocular pressure (tonometry)
• Pre-operative preparation of patient
• Maintaining equipment and instruments
• Perform ocular imaging including OCT,
• Topography
• Post-operative education

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of ophthalmic technician experience preferred

• COA preferred

• Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as required

• Must be flexible with traveling to various locations

• Ability to pay attention to detail

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• The ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeable

• The ability to recognize inconsistencies

Education/Certifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school

Company Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k w/ Match
• HSA/FSA
• Telemedicine
• Generous PTO Package

We also offer the following benefits for FREE:

• Employee Discounts and Perks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life/AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance

EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.