Ophthalmic Technician I

EyeSouth Partners; London (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k w/ Match

HSA/FSA

Telemedicine

Generous PTO Package

Employee Discounts and Perks

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life/AD&D

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

Kentucky Eye Institute, part of EyeSouth Partners, is seeking an ophthalmic technician to join our clinical team across 10 locations including London, KY. You will support physicians, perform testing, document patient history, and assist in procedures.

Ideal candidates have strong communication skills for a fast-paced clinic and a High School Diploma or equivalent; Nextech/ICP experience is preferred. We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, HSA/FSA, Telemedicine, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or the equivalent years related experience preferred
• Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred
• Ophthalmic and/or optometric technician experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Review patient charts to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
• Perform testing ordered by doctor based on exam type, patient complaint, or history.
• Act as a medical scribe entering data into the electronic medical records while the physician exams the patient.
• Take ocular and systemic history and record visual acuity accurately.
• Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications under physician direction.
• Assist with simple in-office procedures and obtain proper informed consent.
• Assist with patient education.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms and comply with regulations.
• Report inventory and supply needs to leadership for timely ordering.
• Participate in daily team huddles and required meetings.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal

Fast-paced clinical environment

Patient education

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nextech/ICP

Ophthalmic/optometric tech experience

Job description

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.

Clinical

• Reviews patient chart to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
• Perform testing ordered by doctor and determined by the type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and/or patient history.
• Ability to act as a medical scribe while physician examines patient, entering data into electronic medical records
• Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity.
• Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.
• Ability to assist with simple in-office procedures ensures proper informed consent is obtained.
• Assists with patient education.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
• Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations.

Administrative

• Report inventory and supply needs to leadership timely and as needed for supply ordering
• Participate in daily team huddles and regularly scheduled meetings as planned and required.
• Understand and accept responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer
• Contribute to the team effort by completing additional tasks or projects as needed.
• Maintain positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism
• High School Diploma or the equivalent years related experience preferred
• Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred
• Ophthalmic and/or optometric technician experience preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

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.