Ophthalmic Technician: Patient Care & Diagnostic Tests

EyeCare Partners; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental and Life

401k + Employer Matching

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Maternity Leave

Optical Education Reimbursement

Competitive Base Pay

Job summary

EyeCare Partners’ Retina Associates of Kentucky in Louisville, KY is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to assist ophthalmologists with preliminary testing and patient preparation. You will verify insurances, communicate with patients and staff, and support routine office duties in a fast-paced clinic.

Training is provided; a high school diploma is required, and some travel between local offices may occur. Proficiency with EMR and eye care testing is valued.

Qualifications

• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training.
• Initiative to accomplish practice goals.
• Ability to grow, adapt and accept change.
• Positive, team-oriented and patient-focused attitude.
• Courteous interaction with all staff levels.
• Willingness to work over 40 hours when needed.
• Reliable transportation to multiple locations with short notice.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor in preliminary testing.
• Verify medical and vision insurances.
• Communicate effectively with patients, doctors, and managers.
• Answer inquiries via phone, email, and in person.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Adaptability

Patient-focused

Professional communication

Reliability

Commuting flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

EyeCare Partners’ Retina Associates of Kentucky in Louisville, KY is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to assist ophthalmologists with preliminary testing and patient preparation. You will verify insurances, communicate with patients and staff, and support routine office duties in a fast-paced clinic.

Training is provided; a high school diploma is required, and some travel between local offices may occur. Proficiency with EMR and eye care testing is valued.