Ophthalmic Technician

Brookseyemd; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

Life insurance

Generous PTO

Scrub allowance

Policy manual

Job summary

Brooks Eye Associates in Plano, TX is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to provide chairside assistance and administer treatment ordered by the doctor, while preparing exam rooms and guiding patients. You will perform data collection, pre-exam testing, refractions, and accurately record all information in the EMR, upholding patient confidentiality and professional standards.

This full-time, on-site position offers benefits including health and dental plans, life insurance, generous PTO, scrub

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; ophthalmic technician or medical assistant experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients and staff.
• Ability to type at least 45 WPM and document accurately in EMR.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance and prepare exam rooms for doctors.
• Perform pre-exam testing, data collection, refractions, and other patient services.
• Accurately record information in the EMR and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Assist in daily office tasks and collaborate across departments as needed.

Skills

Communication

Typing 45 WPM

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Empathy

Professional conduct

Teamwork

Decision making

Education

High school diploma

Ophthalmic technician experience preferred

Job description

Thank you for your interest! We are always on the lookout for talented and energetic people to help us achieve our goal of outstanding patient care, coupled with a wonderful experience in our office!

Brooks Eye Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of our organization to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law.

Your resume will be forwarded to the appropriate department manager. We are always on the look-out for quality people with a great attitude and a customer service mentality. Currently, we have the following career opportunities available:

Position: Ophthalmic Technician

Location: Plano, TX

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id: 140

# of Openings: 1

Title: Ophthalmic Technician

Reports to: Clinical Director / Clinic Manager

Purpose:

Provide chair side assistance and administer treatment ordered by the doctor. Prepare exam rooms, escort patients to the room, and prepare the patient for the doctor. Perform an extensive number of data collection functions as delegated by the physician to allow for the proper diagnosis of patients’ condition. Demonstrate professional ophthalmic assistant skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Comply with state and national guidelines to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following established standards and legal regulations.
• Open and close exam lanes daily; ensure equipment is sanitized and powered down appropriately.
• Perform patient workups, pre-exam testing, specialized testing, refractions, and other patient services as requested.
• Accurately record all information in the EMR system according to physician requirements.
• Assist in daily office cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate across departments and assist other teams when needed.
• Maintain professional appearance and outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Meet physical demands including standing/walking for long periods and assisting wheelchair-bound patients.
• Other duties as assigned based on business needs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This role requires the ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods, as well as frequent walking, patient interaction in a clinical setting, and occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma
• Previous ophthalmic technician or medical assistant experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to communicate well with people, both internally and externally, using both written and verbal means
• Exceptional keyboarding and computer skills; must type at least 45 WPM
• Ability to work in a structured environment with a diverse workforce
• Empathy toward patient and staff needs and concerns
• Strong attention to detail while demonstrating multitasking skills
• Ability to make quick, accurate, and appropriate decisionsAbility to treat patients and co-workers with respect li>
• Ability to motivate and help train new staff li>

All positions are full time

• health & dental plans
• life insurance
• generous PTO allowance
• annual scrub allowance for those who dress in scrubs
• per policy manual

Brooks Eye Associates is proudly part of the Unifeye Vision Partners family. If you don’t see the right fit here, you can explore additional open roles across our partner practices within the UVP network.