Ophthalmic Technician I

EyeSouth Partners; Springville (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with Match

HSA/FSA

Telemedicine

Generous PTO

Employee Discounts and Perks

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life/AD&D

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

EyeSouth Partners is seeking an ophthalmic/optometric technician to support ophthalmologists and optometrists. You will gather data on ocular health, perform tests, and document findings in the EMR.

The role includes assisting with in-office procedures, administering medications, and patient education in a fast-paced clinical setting. Experience with Nextech/ICP is strongly preferred, and a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred.
• Ophthalmic/optometric technician experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Review patient charts for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform tests ordered by doctor based on exam type and patient history.
• Enter data into electronic medical records as a medical scribe when needed.
• Take ocular and systemic history and record visual acuity.
• Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications under physician direction.
• Assist with in-office procedures and ensure informed consent is obtained.
• Educate patients and maintain exam room cleanliness and readiness.
• Follow practice procedures and comply with state and federal regulations.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in fast-paced clinical

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nextech/ICP

Job description

Gadsden Eye Associates has a 30 year tradition of providing complete surgical and medical eye care services. Our courteous staff is essential to our mission to provide excellent eye care in a compassionate environment.

Responsible for assisting the ophthalmologist and optometrists by gathering data pertaining to the patient’s ocular health status. The ophthalmic technician is proficient in performing appropriate clinical tests, drawing on formal education and/or clinical experience that provide a solid understanding of the theory and principles of eye care.

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.