Ophthalmic Technician II

EyeSouth Partners; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kentucky is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician II to provide quality eye care in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service skills and be proficient in various ophthalmic techniques. A competitive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, and retirement plans, as well as generous PTO.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with match

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

Assistance programs

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of ophthalmic technician experience preferred.
• COA certification is preferred.
• Dependable transportation and travel flexibility required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient history.
• Perform visual acuity and refractive testing.
• Maintain equipment and assist in ocular imaging.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Willingness to Learn

Education

High school diploma from an accredited institution

Job description

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At Kentucky Eye Institute, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality service, compassionate care, and seamless transitions between healthcare settings. Our practice includes ophthalmologists, primary care optometrists, and a support staff of over 60 employees. We pride ourselves on caring for our patients across 10 locations: Corbin, Cynthiana, Lexington, London, Middlesboro, Morehead, Maysville, Paintsville, Mt. Sterling, and Versailles.

We are hiring an Ophthalmic Technician to support a high-volume ophthalmic practice dedicated to quality and compassionate eye care. This role requires excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills, along with a degree of independent decision-making.

Ophthalmic Skills include:

• Obtaining and documenting patient history
• Determining visual acuity
• Performing automated and manual refraction
• Performing basic lensometry
• Pupillary assessment
• Visual field testing
• PAM
• Basic ocular motility assessment
• Automated keratometry
• Osmolarity testing
• Administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions
• Performing office duties such as data entry into EMR and patient services
• Measuring intraocular pressure (tonometry)
• Pre-operative patient preparation
• Maintaining equipment and instruments
• Performing ocular imaging including OCT and topography
• Providing post-operative education

Preferred qualifications include 3-5 years of ophthalmic technician experience and COA certification. Dependable transportation and flexibility to travel between locations are required. Attention to detail, confidentiality, willingness to learn, and recognizing inconsistencies are essential skills.

Education and Certifications:

• High school diploma from an accredited institution

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k with match, HSA/FSA, telemedicine, and generous PTO. Additional free benefits include employee discounts, assistance programs, group life/AD&D, and disability insurance.

EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare

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