Ophthalmic Technician

Koch Eye Associates, Inc.; South Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Eye Associates is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician at our Wakefield location in Rhode Island. The role involves preparing patients for exams, conducting vision screening, and assisting physicians during procedures, with responsibilities across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma and a willingness to learn ophthalmic testing, maintain equipment, and travel as needed. Prior medical or clinical experience is a plus, and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or clinical support is preferred.
• Ability to learn EHR systems and basic ophthalmic protocols.
• Willingness to travel to other facilities as needed.
• Strong communication and teamwork, with attention to patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination and treatment rooms.
• Perform vision screening and basic ophthalmic testing.
• Assist physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures.
• Maintain ophthalmic instruments and ensure sterilization and cleanliness.
• Document patient history and testing results in the EHR system.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Learning agility

Drive for results

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Ophthalmic Technician

Clinic Wakefield, RI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1282

Salary Range: $20.00 To $26.00 Hourly

Koch Eye Associates is proud to have served the residents of Rhode Island with field-leading eye care for almost 40 years. We began our practice in 1981 out of a small office in Warwick, and now we have eight locations spanning Warwick, Cranston, North Kingstown, Wakefield, and Woonsocket. Our dedicated team of ophthalmologists and optometrists is devoted to providing top-notch, stress-free care to our patients.

The Ophthalmic Technician performs a range of duties which includes preparing the patient to see Attending Physician (preliminary exam, medical history, & testing), preparation of examination and treatment rooms, performing basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• ObtainmedicalandeyehistoryfrompatientanddocumentinformationusingtheEHRsystem
• Prepareexaminationandtreatmentrooms
• Performscreeningandtesting(willtrain)topreparethepatientfordoctor'sexamincludingvisual acuity, color vision testing, auto-lensometry, autorefraction, tonometry, Amsler grid, pupil evaluation, and other testing as needed
• Willtraintomaintainandcalibrateophthalmicandsurgicalinstruments
• Musthaveaclearunderstandingofcompanypoliciesincludingthecompanymanual
• You will be required to travel to other location for business needs.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• ExceptionalCustomerExperience–Understandsandanticipatescustomerneeds,takesactionto meet customer’s needs. Strives to exceed customer expectations
• Proactive- Keep others informed. Ask for help when needed, brings service challenges to the supervisor
• DriveforResults –Strivesforimprovingthedeliveryofserviceswithacommitmenttocontinuous improvement
• FocusonEfficiency–Utilizestechnology,innovation,andprocessimprovementstocontinuously improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Teamwork-Participatesasateammemberandestablishesstrongworkingrelationshipswith teammates and across the organization
• Celebrates Change- Receptive to new ideas and responds to changes with flexibility and optimism.
• Mustpossessthephysical,mental,andcognitiveskillsneededtocompleteessentialtasks, including abilities such as learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for comprehension, problem-solving, and timely decision-making.
• Must be willing and able to drive independently to other facilities

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• We are willing to provide training.
• Medical experience preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting, Standing, Bending, Reaching, Stooping, Walking and Lifting
• Ability to see, hear, and speak with sufficient capability to perform assigned tasks
• Must be willing and able to drive independently to other facilities

Working Conditions:

• Travel to other locations is necessary.
• Occupational Exposure - Category Ill exposure to blood-borne pathogens and may encounter chemical hazards

We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of our clinical groups will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital/domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation, and gender identity and/or expression, other dimensions of diversity or common human decency. We value diversity in thought and culture and welcome highly skilled, capable, competent, collegial members to our team.

Pleasenotethisjobdescriptionisnotdesignedtocoverorcontainacomprehensivelistingofactivities,duties,or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activitiesmaychangeatanytimewith orwithoutnotice.