Entry-Level Technician

Eye Associates of Southern Indiana • Louisville, KY

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Looking for your opportunity to join the medical field? Come work with a wonderful team of experienced eye care experts! We provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. This individual is responsible for providing the best in patient care and assisting with eye examinations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One or more years of experience working in a medical setting preferred.
• One or more years of experience in the optometric or ophthalmic field preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathetic personality with concern for patients’ needs.
• Strong organization with attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Demonstrated computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Communication and Patient Care: Acquaints all new patients with office procedures to which they will be exposed. Informs patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed, and how the patient will be affected during the tests. Obtains patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications. Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks. Maintains practice standards of sterile technique and infection control. Determines which patient should be taken next from the waiting room to have testing initiated. Escorts all patients from the waiting room for data collection. Advises patients as to who will see them following testing and makes patients comfortable during wait. Maintains a smooth flow of patients to the physician, altering the test sequence as required.
• Instrument Maintenance: Troubleshoots instruments as necessary. Replaces bulbs. Checks connections. Reports instrument issues to Lead Ophthalmic Technician in a timely manner.
• Administrative: Seeks guidance from more senior staff as necessary, never performing beyond capabilities. Maintains cleanliness in exam and procedure rooms. Maintains back up levels of stock in exam and procedure rooms. Performs other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED