Ophthalmic Technician - Willing to Train!
About The Position
EyeCare Partners is hiring an Ophthalmic Technician for Grene Vision Group in Hutchinson, Kansas. This role supports an ophthalmologist in providing patient care by performing initial testing and helping prepare patients for examinations. The technician contributes to efficient clinic flow, maintains patient records, communicates with patients and staff, and keeps assigned rooms clean, stocked, and ready for use. The position is full-time. Offices operate Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon; employees may need to work earlier or later as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Favorable background check.
- Basic computer skills and ability to quickly learn new applications.
- Strong customer service, communication, organization, and coordination skills.
- Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards.
- Ability to work over 40 hours to meet business needs and work weekends when applicable.
- Reliable transportation that allows travel to multiple work locations with minimal notice.
- Ability to perform the physical activities described, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items up to 25 pounds, and having strong fine motor skills and full use of hands.
Nice To Haves
- Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification.
- Experience using electronic medical record systems.
- Working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms, and ocular medications.
- Desire to gain industry knowledge and training.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate patient flow and anticipate physician needs to keep clinic visits on schedule.
- Provide courteous, professional customer service to patients in person and by phone.
- Interview patients to verify their information, record medical history and current medications, and confirm the purpose of the visit.
- Enter patient data and accurately document medical visits and procedures in the electronic medical record.
- Perform preliminary examinations and diagnostic tests, including dilation, refraction, pressure checks, visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, autorefractor testing, and topography.
- Observe pupils, eye muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements.
- Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures and measure and record vital signs as required.
- Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, managers, and coworkers, and respond to inquiries by phone, email, and in person.
- Comply with company policies and procedures, including HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
- Open and close exam rooms as needed; clean and stock examination, treatment, laser, and other assigned rooms; and maintain drug counts.
- Perform general office duties and cleaning as assigned by the manager.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid maternity leave.
- Eyecare certification reimbursement.
- Competitive base pay.
- Employee discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
