Ophthalmic Technician

Eye Care Professionals; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Eye Care Professionals in Northern Nevada is seeking a full-time ophthalmic technician to join our growing practice.

You will perform exam pretesting, vision and pressure checks, phone triage, and assist with refractive surgery, while delivering compassionate patient care. On-the-job training is provided; COA program may be pursued after 1 year. Benefits include 401(k) with employer match, health and vision insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Friendly, organized, and passionate about patient care.
• On-the-job training provided; experience is preferred but not required.
• Ophthalmology, Optometry, or Optical experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Exam pretesting, vision and pressure checks, phone triage, prescription refills and authorizations, scribing for physicians, assisting with refractive surgery, and other miscellaneous tasks as needed by our providers.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

We are seeking a full-time technician to join our team! Eye Care Professionals has become the leader in providing comprehensive eye care in Northern Nevada. Come join a growing practice who consistently delivers superior patient care while providing a positive and energetic work environment that encourages growth and career development.

Hours/General Information

Hours are 7:30AM-4:00PM Monday through Thursday, 7:30AM-11:30PM Friday, Closed Saturday and Sunday

We provide on-the-job training for our staff, so experience is preferred but not required for this position.

Our technicians act as an extension of the physician. Responsibilities would include but are not limited to: exam pretesting, vision and pressure checks, phone triage, prescription refills and authorizations, scribing for physicians, assisting with refractive surgery, and other miscellaneous tasks as needed by our providers.

We place high value in continuing education and reward our team members for completing education that adds value to their role as a technician. All technicians have the opportunity to obtain their COA (through a fully funded program) after 1 year of employment.

Candidates must be friendly, organized, and have a passion for patient care. Attention to detail and empathy are imperative for success in this role. Ophthalmology, Optometry, or Optical experience is preferred but not required for this position.

Benefits

We take pride in providing superior patient care and surgical outcomes while also providing a welcoming and rewarding work environment.

Insurance benefits for full time employees are available after 60 days of employment and include 85% paid medical insurance, 100% paid dental insurance, and available vision insurance.

A 401K becomes available after 1 year of employment with a 3% employer contribution, regardless of whether the employee chooses to contribute a percentage themselves or not.

Full time employees are awarded 3 weeks of Paid Time Off on an accrual system. Accrual starts immediately, and accrued time becomes available for use after 90 days of employment.

Uniform allowance is provided immediately.

Tuition reimbursement/allowances become available to employees after 1 year of employment for continuing ophthalmic-related education.

Eye Care Professionals observe 12 paid holidays throughout the year.

Employees and direct family members all receive free ophthalmic care.