Ophthalmic Technician: Patient Care & Eye Diagnostics

Socket.dev; Montgomery (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package - medical,vision

401k + employer matching

Paid Time Off and holidays

Paid Maternity Leave

Eyecare certification reimbursements

Competitive base pay

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cincinnati Eye Institute in Montgomery, OH is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support ophthalmologists in delivering high-quality patient care. The role involves initial testing, operating diagnostic equipment, and preparing patients for exams.

Responsibilities include patient service, HIPAA compliance, data entry into EMR, and maintaining exam rooms. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma and one year of related experience; COA/COT certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires HIPAA confidentiality and professional patient interaction.
• Demonstrates strong communication and teamwork in a clinical setting.
• Able to organize and track patient care and flow effectively.
• Willingness to work 40+ hours and possibly weekends as needed.
• Reliable transportation to multiple locations with short notice.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient service in person or by phone.
• Greet patients, manage flow, and keep a courteous, professional demeanor.
• Assist physician and prepare exam rooms for procedures.
• Record patient information and medical history in the EMR.
• Perform initial testing with diagnostic equipment and document results.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient-focused

Adaptability

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year related experience

COA/COT preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Cincinnati Eye Institute in Montgomery, OH is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support ophthalmologists in delivering high-quality patient care. The role involves initial testing, operating diagnostic equipment, and preparing patients for exams.

Responsibilities include patient service, HIPAA compliance, data entry into EMR, and maintaining exam rooms. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma and one year of related experience; COA/COT certification is preferred.