Ophthalmic Technician-North 2 Region

Austin Retina Associates • Georgetown, TX

56d

About The Position

Austin Retina Associates is seeking a responsible, self-motivated individual to join our North 2 region-Georgetown, Temple, Waco, Killeen. In this role, you’ll work directly with physicians to deliver exceptional retina care and help preserve patients’ sight every day. Our technicians consistently report high job satisfaction because their work truly makes a difference.
Some days may involve longer hours due to travel between clinics, but the impact you make—and the supportive teams you work alongside—make the effort well worth it.
Ophthalmic Technicians play an essential role in patient care by gathering medical information, capturing diagnostic images, documenting chart notes, preparing exam rooms, assisting with treatments, supporting physicians during clinical procedures, and helping across both clinic and remote locations.
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in the medical field, and no prior ophthalmic experience is required. We offer full training for compassionate, dependable candidates who are eager to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Join our #savingsight squad and be part of a team dedicated to preserving and improving vision for our patients every day.

Requirements

• Demonstrate and embrace our core values: Serving with Compassion, Striving for Excellence, and Practicing Humility
• Strong interpersonal skills including effective listening, clear communication, effective customer problem resolution, warm encouraging demeanor
• Travel required and will include company-provided transportation, and reimbursed mileage if driving a personal vehicle. No overnight travel although position requires some irregular hours including early mornings, later days and overtime
• Master multiple computer systems for data entry and input including Google, MicrosoftOffice, Teams, data management, browsers, scanners, etc
• Ability to master ophthalmology and retina terminology
• Valid U. S. driver’s license demonstrating unrestricted and satisfactory driving record
• Will share responsibility of driving company vehicle on day trips
• Able and willing to travel outside of the North 2 region to assist other regions

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a busy optometry, ophthalmology, and/or retina clinic
• Ability to develop and maintain effective peer relationships at work within a fast-paced, and at times a high-stress environment
• COA, COT, or COMT certification
• Bilingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and record consistent and accurate documentation of patient's medical history
• Obtain patient’s chief complaint and screen for visual acuity, confrontational visual fields, measure IOP, pupillary check, ocular motility, dilate pupils, check blood pressure, etc.
• Communicate with team members, team leader and physician regarding patient care and efficiency
• Communicate with patients using a caring tone and provide thorough communication before and after the Physician visit providing education as needed
• Prepare exam room and patient charts for physician
• Perform macular OCT imaging and other retinal imaging as needed.
• Prepare and assist with in-office procedures as needed
• Assist in recruiting patients for clinical trials as available
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees