Ophthalmic Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent years of related experience preferred.
• Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred.
• Ophthalmic and/or optometric technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review patient charts for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform testing ordered by the doctor, based on the scheduled examination, patient complaint, and/or patient history.
• Act as a medical scribe during physician examinations and enter information into electronic medical records.
• Take ocular and systemic histories and accurately record visual acuity.
• Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications under physician direction.
• Assist with simple in-office procedures and ensure proper informed consent is obtained.
• Assist with patient education.
• Maintain clean and orderly examination rooms throughout the workday.
• Follow practice procedures and protocols and comply with state and federal regulations.
• Report inventory and supply needs to leadership promptly for ordering.
• Participate in daily team huddles and regularly scheduled meetings.
• Report potential or suspected errors to a supervisor or Compliance Officer.
• Complete additional tasks or projects as needed to contribute to the team.
• Maintain a positive, cooperative, self-motivated, courteous, and professional attitude.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA)
• Telemedicine
• Generous paid time off package
• Employee discounts and perks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance