Ophthalmic Assistant /Technician

Retina Consultants of South Carolina; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

PTO

Educational incentives

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Retina Consultants of Carolina in Greenville, SC is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician to support physicians and staff by performing preliminary testing, documenting chief complaints and medical histories, and helping manage patient flow. The role requires at least a high school diploma or GED and one year of experience in the medical field (ophthalmology preferred).

You will train to master testing procedures and assist during exams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year in the medical field.
• Preferred 1 year ophthalmology experience.
• Willingness to travel to other offices as needed.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary testing and document chief complaints and medical history.
• Oversee patient flow and prepare patients for procedures.
• Scribe for physicians and assist during exams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Learning mindset

Task prioritization

Time management

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Full Job Description

Ophthalmic Assistant / Technician

Primary Location: Greenville, SC *Must be willing to travel to our other offices as needed*

Hours: Full-time, Non-exempt

Educational Level: High School Diploma or GED

Required Experience: At least 1 year of experience in the medical field

Preferred Experience: At least 1 year of experience in ophthalmology

Retina Consultants of Carolina, the Upstate's premier Retina specialists for over 30 years is looking for a great candidate to join our team as an Ophthalmic Technician (OT). The Ophthalmic Technician works closely with the physicians and other technicians to provide high-quality care to each patient of the practice. Duties include performing preliminary testing, properly documenting chief complaint and medical history, overseeing patient flow, preparing patients for procedures, and scribing for physicians.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective communication with patients, physicians, and co-workers
• Willingness to learn and master new tasks and processes
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Time management skills
• Basic computer skills

Preferred Knowledge And Skills

• Visual acuity testing
• Pupillometry screening
• Tonometry testing and reading
• Ocular motility examinations
• Working knowledge of ocular photography techniques (OCT, Fundus, etc.)

Our practice has a detailed training program that gives each new employee the tools they need to succeed as well as dedicated trainers.

We offer competitive compensation based on experience and job knowledge. We have a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Life, and Disability Insurance, 401K, PTO, educational incentives, travel reimbursement, and much more.

Please note that any future offers associated with this role are contingent on the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.