AEC - Ophthalmic Assistant

US Eye; Washington (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

US Eye in Washington, NC is seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Technician to join our surgical-focused practice. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, customer-service oriented, and able to connect warmly with patients while learning quickly to apply complex ophthalmic concepts.

Responsibilities include scribing, patient work-up, vision testing, refraction, and assisting the physician in the exam room, plus conducting visual field and OCT testing.

Qualifications

• Professional environment with strong customer service.
• Medical field experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform ophthalmic testing and patient work-up.
• Assist physician in the exam room during visits and procedures.
• Conduct vision testing, refraction, visual field and OCT testing.
• Scribe patient encounters and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Scribing

Patient work-up

Vision testing

Refraction

Medical terminology

Assist physician

Visual field testing

OCT testing

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

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OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN
Albemarle Eye Center provide a wide range of ophthalmic services in the Edenton, Elizabeth City, Kinston, Kitty Hawk, and Washington locations. We are pleased to offer services ranging from LASIK laser eye surgery, LenSx Laser Cataract Removal, oculoplastics, glaucoma treatment, in addition to routine eye exams and contact lens fittings. Our team of eye doctors is proud to provide personalized service with an unparalleled commitment to excellence. Our practice is dedicated to providing you and your family with quality eye care and state-of-the-art medical and surgical treatment.
Job Summary:We are seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Technician who is self-motivated and has a strong work ethic to join our successful surgical practice! Candidates must possess a positive professional attitude, ability to develop strong connections with our patients, treat patients with warmth and empathy, are team oriented and demonstrate the ability to learn quickly and apply complex concepts to their daily work. The right candidate will possess skills of an Ophthalmic Technician and will have experience in scribing, patient work-up, vision testing, refracting, medical terminology, assisting the physician in the room, visual field and OCT testing.
Education and Experience:

• Experience within a professional environment with a strong customer service focus
• Previous experience within the medical field (preferred)
• High school or equivalent education

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position located in Washington, NC
• Travel to other locations is required. Edenton, Elizabeth City, Kinston, Kitty Hawk & Washington

Benefits:
401(K) Company Match
Medical and Dental Insurance
Vision Benefits

Paid Parental Leave
Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off

US Eye is a physician-led, patient-centric network of eye care practices committed to providing exceptional patient service through premium technology and unrivaled provider expertise. We are one of the nation’s leading multi-specialty physician groups, providing care in ophthalmology, optometry, dermatology, and facial surgery. With 50 clinics and 5 surgery centers, led by 95 providers and more than 1,000 team members system-wide, we deliver world-class care to patients throughout Florida, the Carolina's, and Virginia.

US Eye provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws