Ophthalmic Technician - Patient-Focused Eye Care Pro

Marion Eye Centers Ltd; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

On-the-job training

Job summary

Marion Eye Centers in Cape Girardeau seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to greet patients, take histories, and prepare them for exams. You will perform visual acuity, refraction, visual fields, and tonometry, and assist doctors with exams and minor procedures.

You will maintain instruments, enter data into the EHR, keep rooms stocked, and support smooth clinical flow. Prior eye-care or medical-office experience is preferred, but training is available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in eye care or medical office preferred.
• Excellent communication and patient-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and obtain medical histories.
• Perform preliminary eye tests: visual acuity, refraction, visual fields, tonometry.
• Assist physicians with exams and minor procedures.
• Maintain and clean instruments and equipment.
• Enter patient data into EHR accurately.
• Ensure exam rooms are stocked and organized.
• Support clinical flow with team coordination.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR systems

Computer literacy

Job description

Marion Eye Centers in Cape Girardeau seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to greet patients, take histories, and prepare them for exams. You will perform visual acuity, refraction, visual fields, and tonometry, and assist doctors with exams and minor procedures.

You will maintain instruments, enter data into the EHR, keep rooms stocked, and support smooth clinical flow. Prior eye-care or medical-office experience is preferred, but training is available.