AEC - Ophthalmic Assistant

US Eye • Kitty Hawk, NC

1h

About The Position

Albemarle Eye Center is seeking a self-motivated Ophthalmic Technician with a strong work ethic to join its surgical practice. The role calls for a positive and professional attitude, the ability to build strong patient connections and treat patients with warmth and empathy, teamwork, and the ability to learn quickly and apply complex concepts in daily work. The successful candidate will have ophthalmic technician skills and experience with scribing, patient work-up, vision testing, refracting, medical terminology, assisting the physician in the exam room, visual field testing, and OCT testing. This is a full-time position and requires travel to other locations.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Experience in a professional environment with a strong customer service focus.
• Positive professional attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to develop strong connections with patients and treat them with warmth and empathy.
• Team-oriented approach.
• Ophthalmic technician skills, including experience in scribing, patient work-up, vision testing, refracting, medical terminology, assisting the physician in the room, visual field testing, and OCT testing.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience within the medical field.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient work-up and vision testing.
• Refract patients.
• Scribe.
• Assist the physician in the room.
• Conduct visual field and OCT testing.
• Build strong connections with patients and treat them with warmth and empathy.
• Work as part of a team and apply learned concepts to daily work.
• Travel to other locations as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED