Ophthalmic Technician: Collaborative Eye Care Pro

Dakota Eye Institute; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Employer contrib

Medical Insurance

HSA contribution

Vision Benefits

Wellness Benefits

Paid Time Away

And more!

Job summary

Dakota Eye Institute in Bismarck, ND is hiring a Full Time Ophthalmic Assistant to support physicians and staff in a fast-paced eye-care clinic.

You will collect patient information, explain tests, document history, and assist with procedures, photography, and instrument maintenance. Strong communication and computer literacy are essential; HS diploma required with a preference for ophthalmology experience.

Qualifications

• Provides quality patient care and supports ophthalmic services.
• Knowledge of medical and ophthalmic terminology.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathetic and attentive to patient needs.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated computer literacy.
• Ability to perform comprehensive workups on multiple patients per hour.

Responsibilities

• Acquaints new patients with office procedures.
• Informs patients of purpose of tests and how tests affect them.
• Obtains patient history including chief complaint and ocular/general history.
• Performs accurate documentation and measurements as ordered.
• Provides fundus, exterior and anterior segment photographs, including FA's.
• Performs A-scans and Manual Keratometry.
• Assists physicians with injections while maintaining sterile technique.
• Assists with minor surgery and laser procedures, following sterile protocols.
• Monitors patient flow to keep exam rooms full.
• Travels to satellite clinics as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Ophthalmic terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dakota Eye Institute in Bismarck, ND is hiring a Full Time Ophthalmic Assistant to support physicians and staff in a fast-paced eye-care clinic.

You will collect patient information, explain tests, document history, and assist with procedures, photography, and instrument maintenance. Strong communication and computer literacy are essential; HS diploma required with a preference for ophthalmology experience.