Ophthalmic Technician

Dr. Black’s Eye Associates•Louisville, KY

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Come work with a wonderful team of experienced eye care experts! We provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. We offer competitive pay and amazing benefits including: Medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k with company match, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, life insurance, disability insurance, health savings account, flex spending account, employee referral program, employee assistance program, and more! POSITION: Ophthalmic Technician LOCATION: Louisville, KY JOB SUMMARY: This individual is responsible for performing an extensive number of ophthalmic data collection functions, as delegated by the physician, to allow for proper professional diagnosis of patients’ conditions. Applicants with pediatric experience are highly sought after.

Requirements

High school diploma; some college preferred.
One to two years experience as a certified ophthalmic assistant (preferred).
Valid proof of certification as an ophthalmic assistant (preferred).
One to two years experience in a pediatric office environment (preferred)
Demonstrated, advanced comprehension of the ophthalmic assistant skills as outlined by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).
Basic understanding of optics and the ability to perform refractometry.
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 comprehension of the principles of optics, refraction, and contact lenses.
Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive work ups on three patients per hour.
Demonstrated computer literacy.