Ophthalmic Technician - Willing to Train!

Grene Vision Group•Hutchinson, KS

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Grene Vision Group is hiring an Ophthalmic Technician in Hutchinson, Kansas. The technician supports ophthalmologists in providing patient care by conducting initial testing and helping prepare patients for exams. The role includes facilitating clinic and patient flow, gathering and documenting patient information, performing eye assessments and diagnostic testing, preparing patients for treatments and minor procedures, and communicating with patients, physicians, and managers. The employer is willing to train, and certification is preferred but not required. This is a full-time position. Offices are open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon. Employees may need to work earlier or later as needed, work more than 40 hours to meet business needs, and work weekends when applicable. The role may require travel between work locations with minimal notice.

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 result.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn new applications quickly.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experience using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
Strong customer service, communication, organization, and teamwork skills; ability to coordinate courteously and professionally with employees at all levels.
Ability to comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards when communicating patient information.
Ability to track patient care, support patient flow, take initiative, adapt to change, and maintain a positive, patient-focused work environment.
Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet business needs and to work weekends when applicable.
Reliable transportation to travel between work locations with minimal notice.
Physical ability to perform frequent walking, sitting, and standing; regular bending, stooping, and reaching; lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 pounds; and use fine motor skills and hands for grasping, writing, typing, and technology.
Visual and auditory acuity, including color, depth, and peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification.
Working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms, and ocular medications.

Responsibilities

Facilitate patient flow and anticipate physician needs to support clinic operations.
Provide exceptional, professional customer service to patients in person and by phone.
Verify patient information; record medical history, current medications, and reason for visit.
Enter patient data and accurately document medical visits and procedures in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Perform preliminary eye assessments, including observing pupils, eye muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements.
Perform dilation, refraction, pressure checks, and diagnostic tests such as visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refraction, and topography.
Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures, and measure and record vital signs as required.
Communicate with patients, doctors, and managers, 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; maintain drug counts.
Perform general office duties and cleaning assigned by the manager.