Ophthalmic TechnicianMedical Assistant (Glaucoma) Training Provided, No Experience Required

**This is a full-time long-term position. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate students looking for a summer job or that would need to go part-time during the school year.**

AnOphthalmic Technician is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit. This employee is able to handle a wide range of duties while using equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam with an Ophthalmologist.

Perks:

• Full Benefits Package - Medical Vision Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Eyecare Certification Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Competitive Base Pay
  
  

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 patients time as well as doctors 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 patients Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Checks condition of patients 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
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous professional manner at all times
• Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business
• Ability to work weekends when applicable
• Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice
  
  

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 of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) is preferred
• Favorable result on background check required
• Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States

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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.