Ophthalmic Technician: Patient Care & Diagnostics

EyeCare Partners LLC; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package - Medical,Vision

401k + Employer Matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

Paid Maternity Leave

Competitive Base Pay

Job summary

Ophthalmology Consultants in Des Peres, MO, is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support ophthalmologists by performing initial testing and patient prep. You will manage a range of duties from patient history to diagnostic testing and data entry in EMR, contributing to efficient, high‑quality eye care.

The role requires a proactive, patient‑focused team player with HIPAA compliance and a willingness to work across locations. Full-time hours with some travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Provides excellent patient care and is energetic and empathetic.
• HIPAA confidentiality standards must be followed in all communications.
• Strong communication and the ability to coordinate with all levels of staff.
• Organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow.
• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training.
• Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals.
• Ability to grow, adapt and accept change.
• Consistently creates a positive work environment by being team‑oriented and patient‑focused.
• Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business.
• Ability to work weekends when applicable.
• Reliable transportation to travel to multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients promptly and professionally.
• Anticipate Physician needs to facilitate the flow of the clinic.
• Maintain urgency for patient and doctor schedules.
• Comply with all company policies and HIPAA.
• Verify patient information by interviewing the patient.
• Record patient medical history and current medications and purpose of visit.
• Document data in the patient EMR.
• Check eye conditions by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity and movements.
• Perform tests including dilation, refraction, pressures, visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography.
• Document visits and procedures accurately as performed by the Physician.
• Prepare patients for treatments; record vital signs.
• Open/close exam rooms; keep rooms stocked and clean.
• General office duties and cleaning as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Organization

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year related experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

EMR systems

Job description

Ophthalmology Consultants in Des Peres, MO, is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support ophthalmologists by performing initial testing and patient prep. You will manage a range of duties from patient history to diagnostic testing and data entry in EMR, contributing to efficient, high‑quality eye care.

The role requires a proactive, patient‑focused team player with HIPAA compliance and a willingness to work across locations. Full-time hours with some travel are expected.