Ophthalmic Technician - Willing to Train!

EyeCare Partners; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Ophthalmic Technician, where you will be trained to provide essential support in eye care. This role involves facilitating patient flow, assisting with preliminary tests, and ensuring a smooth experience for patients. With a commitment to enhancing vision and improving lives, this position offers a chance to grow in the medical field while working closely with experienced professionals. If you are eager to learn and make a difference in patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance

401k + Employer Matching

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Paid Maternity Leave

Optical Education Reimbursement

Competitive Base Pay

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with one year of related experience.
• Strong customer service skills and basic computer skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient flow and assist the doctor in preliminary testing.
• Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Dilation and Refraction

Diagnostic Testing

Knowledge of Eye Anatomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

One Year Related Experience

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Ophthalmic Technician - Willing to Train!

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com.

Title: Ophthalmic Technician - Willing to Train!
Company: Cavanaugh Eye Center
Location: Overland Park, KS

Perks:

• Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k + Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Optical Education Reimbursement
• Competitive Base Pay

Hours:

• Full Time
• Hours will vary within these business hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30am-6:00pm, Friday 7:30am-1:00pm. You may need to work a little earlier/later as needed.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Favorable result on Background Check
• Basic computer skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Excitement to learn and grow

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate patient flow
• Assist the doctor in preliminary testing
• Effectively communicate with patients, doctors, and managers
• Answer inquiries through phone, email, and in-person requests

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone)
• Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave
• Practice urgency at all times with patient’s time, as well as doctor’s time and schedule
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA
• Verify patient information by interviewing patient
• Recording medical history, current medications and confirming purpose of visit
• Records all data in the patient's Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Checks condition of patient's eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements
• Required skills include: dilation, refraction, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography
• Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications
• General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager

Other Skills And Abilities:

• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
• Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
• Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
• Consistently creating 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 interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Education And/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• One-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ophthalmology experience is highly preferred
• Favorable result on background check required
• Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States

If you need assistance with this application, please contact [phone]. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Medical Practices