Ophthalmic Technician

Eye Care Partners; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of eye care is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician in Grand Rapids, MI. The role involves assisting ophthalmologists, ensuring excellent patient care, and performing essential diagnostic tests. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and relevant experience. Full-time position with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employer-matched 401k

Monthly incentive programs

Certification reimbursements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of related experience or training preferred.
• COA or COT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist ophthalmologist in providing patient care.
• Record patient information in electronic medical records.
• Perform initial testing using various diagnostic equipment.

Skills

Dilation

Refraction

Performing diagnostic tests

Knowledge of eye anatomy

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

COA or COT preferred

Job description

EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com .

An Ophthalmic Technician is a valuable asset to an ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit. An Ophthalmic Technician is able to handle a wide range of duties while using equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam with an ophthalmologist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave
• Practice urgency at all times with patients time, as well as doctors time and schedule
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA
• Verify patient information by interviewing patient
• Recording medical history, current medications and confirming purpose of visit
• Records all data in the patient's electronic medical record
• Checks condition of patient's eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements
• Required skills include : dilation, refraction, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography
• Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications
• General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager

Other Skills and Abilities :

• Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice
• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
• Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
• Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
• Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
• Ability to work overtime when the business is in need
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times

Physical Demands :

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Education and / or Experience :

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), one-year related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, COA or COT is preferred.

We offer health / dental / vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), employer-matched 401k, monthly incentive programs, generous employee purchase program, family purchase events, certification reimbursements, a leadership team that knows everyone by name and loves to promote from within, and a whole lot more!

If you need assistance with this application, please contact [phone removed]. Please do not contact the office directly only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Employment Type : Full Time

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Ophthalmic Technician • Grand Rapids, MI, United States