Ophthalmic Technician I

EyeSouth Partners LLC; Corbin (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team at a leading eye care provider in Kentucky. As an Ophthalmic Technician, you will play a crucial role in delivering quality eye care services to patients. This position requires strong customer service and communication skills, along with the ability to perform essential ophthalmic tasks. You will work in a supportive environment that values attention to detail and confidentiality. Enjoy a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with generous paid time off. If you're looking for a rewarding career in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k w/ Match

HSA/FSA

Telemedicine

Generous PTO Package

Employee Discounts and Perks

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life/AD&D

Qualifications

• Dependable transportation required for travel to other offices.
• Must be flexible and able to seek instruction when needed.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient history and determine visual acuity.
• Administer eye drops and perform office duties.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EMR Software

Job description

Company Overview

At Kentucky Eye Institute, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality service, most compassionate care, and seamless transitions between healthcare settings. Our practice is comprised of ophthalmologists, primary care optometrists, and a dedicated 60+ support staff. As one of the region’s premier eye care providers, we take great pride in caring for our patients. We invite you to become a part of our team in one of our 10 locations: Corbin, Cynthiana, Lexington, London, Middlesboro, Morehead, Maysville, Paintsville, Mt. Sterling, and Versailles.

Position Summary

We are now hiring for an Ophthalmic technician that will support a high-volume ophthalmic practice that focuses on providing quality and compassionate care to each patient needing complete eye care services.

Responsibilities

This position requires customer service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a degree of independent decision-making.

Ophthalmic skills include:

• Obtaining and documenting patient history
• Determining visual acuity
• Performing automated refraction
• Administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by physician
• Performing office duties and clinical tasks - entering data into EMR
• Providing patient services
• Maintaining equipment and instruments

Qualifications

• Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as required

• Must be flexible with traveling to various locations.

• Ability to pay attention to detail

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• The ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeable

• The ability to recognize inconsistencies

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited high school

Company Benefits

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.

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