Ophthalmic Assistant /Technician

Retina Consultants of South Carolina; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K

PTO

Educational incentives

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Retina Consultants of South Carolina in Greenville, SC seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician to support physicians and technicians. Responsibilities include preliminary testing, documenting medical history, managing patient flow, and preparing patients for procedures. Training is provided.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, at least 1 year in a medical setting, and an interest in ophthalmology. Travel to other offices may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication with patients, physicians, and coworkers.
• Willingness to learn and master new tasks and processes.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Time management skills and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary testing and document chief complaints and medical history.
• Oversee patient flow and prepare patients for procedures.
• Provide scribing support for physicians.

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

Job Details

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Life, and Disability Insurance
• 401K
• PTO
• educational incentives
• travel reimbursement
• and much more

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. If you feel you have what we are searching for we would love to hear from you!

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