Ophthalmic Technician: Patient-Focused Eye Care Pro

EyeCare Partners; Tallmadge (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k matching

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Education reimbursement

Competitive pay

Job summary

EyeCare Partners in Tallmadge, OH seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to support ophthalmologists and improve patient care. You will perform initial testing, manage EMR data, and help prepare patients for exams.

Expect to greet patients, assist doctors, and maintain room readiness. This role requires reliability, strong communication, and flexibility to support multiple locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Provides excellent patient care and is energetic and empathetic with patients.
• HIPAA confidentiality standards when communicating patient information.
• Communication skills and the ability to coordinate with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner.
• 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 go to multiple work locations with minimal notice.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients promptly with a smile and thank them when they leave.
• Anticipate Physician needs to facilitate the flow of the clinic.
• Practice urgency at all times with patient’s time and doctor’s schedule.
• Comply with HIPAA policies.
• Verify patient information by interviewing patient.
• Record patient history and medications and confirm purpose of visit.
• Record data in the EMR.
• Check condition of eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and movements.
• Perform tests: dilation, refraction, pressures, visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL Master, auto refractor, topography.
• Document medical visits and procedures accurately.
• 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

Teamwork

Organization skills

Adaptability

Education

HS Diploma or GED

COA or COT certification preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

EyeCare Partners in Tallmadge, OH seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to support ophthalmologists and improve patient care. You will perform initial testing, manage EMR data, and help prepare patients for exams.

Expect to greet patients, assist doctors, and maintain room readiness. This role requires reliability, strong communication, and flexibility to support multiple locations as needed.