Ophthalmic Technician

EyeSouth Partners; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with match

HSA/FSA

Telemedicine

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

EAP

Life/AD&D

Short/Long term disability

Job summary

MidWest Eye Center in Hamilton, OH is seeking an ophthalmic technician to support ophthalmologists and optometrists. The role includes data collection, eye tests, and accurate charting within an EMR system.

Responsibilities include administering medications, assisting in procedures, maintaining exam rooms, and collaborating with a fast-paced clinical team to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred.
• Ophthalmic/optometric technician experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review patient charts for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform testing ordered by doctor and document results.
• Act as medical scribe and enter data into electronic medical records.
• Take ocular and systemic history and record visual acuity.
• Administer medications under physician direction.
• Assist with in-office procedures and ensure informed consent.
• Maintain exam room cleanliness and orderliness.
• Support inventory reporting and supply needs.
• Participate in daily team huddles and meetings.
• Maintain professional attitude and teamwork.

Skills

Nextech/ICP

Ophthalmic experience

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

At MidWest Eye Center, we are committed to your total eye care. Our staff provides an innovative and integrated approach, using state-of-the-art technology, combined with the upmost in personal attention and service. Whether it’s performing Lasik or treating retina conditions or removing cataracts, you can be sure of the quality of vision care provided by our team of skilled, caring professionals. MidWest Eye Center has a complete roster of board-certified Ophthalmologists, Retina Specialists and Optometrists, offering diagnosis along with surgical and non-surgical treatment for eye diseases MidWest Eye Center’s Cincinnati, Ohio and Northern Kentucky locations are easily accessible from the surrounding Tri-state area. Responsible for assisting the ophthalmologist and optometrists by gathering data pertaining to the patient’s ocular health status. The ophthalmic technician is proficient in performing appropriate clinical tests, drawing on formal education and/or clinical experience that provide a solid understanding of the theory and principles of eye care. The primary location for this position is our Hamilton clinic; however, travel to our Oxford and West Chester clinics may be required as needed.

Clinical

• Reviews patient chart to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
• Perform testing ordered by doctor and determined by the type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and/or patient history.
• Ability to act as a medical scribe while physician examines patient, entering data into electronic medical records
• Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity.
• Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.
• Ability to assist with simple in-office procedures ensures proper informed consent is obtained.
• Assists with patient education.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
• Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations.

Administrative

• Report inventory and supply needs to leadership timely and as needed for supply ordering
• Participate in daily team huddles and regularly scheduled meetings as planned and required.
• Understand and accept responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer
• Contribute to the team effort by completing additional tasks or projects as needed.
• Maintain positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism
• High School Diploma or the equivalent years related experience preferred
• Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred
• Ophthalmic and/or optometric technician experience preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

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. NO NIGHTS, NO WEEKENDS. #IND