Ophthalmic Technician — Training Included, Travel Ready

Retina Associates of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k plan

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Education reimbursement

Competitive pay

Job summary

Retina Associates of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to join our ophthalmology team. You will support patient flow, assist the doctor in preliminary testing, and help ensure accurate insurance verification and documentation.

The role emphasizes excellent patient service, strong communication with patients and staff, and a willingness to learn, with training provided and opportunities to develop eye-care skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrates initiative and positive attitude in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient flow.
• Assist the doctor in preliminary testing.
• Verify medical and vision insurances.
• Effectively communicate with patients, doctors, and managers.
• Answer inquiries through phone, email, and in-person requests.
• Record data in the patient’s EMR.

Skills

Customer service

Professional communication

HIPAA compliance

EMR data entry

Eye testing procedures

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Retina Associates of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to join our ophthalmology team. You will support patient flow, assist the doctor in preliminary testing, and help ensure accurate insurance verification and documentation.

The role emphasizes excellent patient service, strong communication with patients and staff, and a willingness to learn, with training provided and opportunities to develop eye-care skills.