Ophthalmic Technician - M-F, no weekends, full benefits!

EyeCare Partners; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employer-paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401k with Employer Match

Incentive Programs

Employee Purchase Program

Certification Reimbursements

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as an Ophthalmic Technician, where your skills will shine in enhancing patient care. In this dynamic role, you will assist ophthalmologists by conducting essential tests and providing exceptional service to patients. With a focus on teamwork and professional growth, this position offers a supportive environment where your contributions are valued. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, PTO, and a leadership team that promotes from within. If you're passionate about eye care and dedicated to making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, COA or COT preferred.
• One year of related experience and training is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service during patient encounters.
• Record medical history and check patient's eye condition.
• Perform diagnostic tests and maintain patient records.

Skills

Dilation

Refraction

OCT

GDX

IOL Master

Auto Refractor

Topography

Customer Service

Team-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

COA or COT Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Ophthalmic Technician - M-F, no weekends, full benefits!

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com.

An Ophthalmic Technician is a valuable asset to an ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit. An Ophthalmic Technician is able to handle a wide range of duties while using equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam with an ophthalmologist.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone)
• Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave
• Practice urgency at all times with patient’s time, as well as doctor’s time and schedule
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA
• Verify patient information by interviewing patient
• Record medical history, current medications and confirming purpose of visit
• Record all data in the patient's electronic medical record
• Check condition of patient's eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements
• Required skills include: dilation, refraction, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography
• Demonstrate working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications
• General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager

Other Skills And Abilities

• Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice
• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
• Demonstrate initiative in accomplishing practice goals
• Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
• Consistently create a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
• Ability to work overtime when the business is in need
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Education And/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, COA or COT is preferred.

Benefits

We offer health/dental/vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), employer-matched 401k, monthly incentive programs, generous employee purchase program, family purchase events, certification reimbursements, a leadership team that knows everyone by name and loves to promote from within, and a whole lot more!

Application Process

If you need assistance with this application, please contact [phone]. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Medical Practices