Corrective Eye Center
Ophthalmic Technician - Eyecare experience preferred, full benefits
Independence, OH
Sponsorship not specified$25k-$50kDetected 13 days ago
ComplianceExcelCustomer SupportHIPAAEHR/EMRPatient CareCommunicationOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office
About the role
- SUMMARY An Ophthalmic Technician is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit.
- The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25-50%).
- Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology.
Requirements
- Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs.
- Communication skills and the ability to coordinate and cooperate with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times
- Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
- Ability to work weekends when applicable
- Minimum Required: One year of related experience and/or training
- measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate) as required
- Provides excellent patient care and is energetic and empathetic with patients
- Must comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards when communicating patient information
- Organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow
- Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
- Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
- Consistently creates a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
- Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business
- Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice
Nice to have
- Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification is preferred, but not required
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new applications
Compensation
- $25k-$50k
Benefits
- Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave
- Record patient's medical history and current medications and confirm purpose of visit
- Record all data in the patient's Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the Physician
Company info
- Retina Specialists of Ohio/Corrective Eye
- Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician
- Reports To: Clinic Supervisor
- We pay mileage!
- An Ophthalmic Technician is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit.
- This employee is able to handle a wide range of duties while using equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam with an Ophthalmologist.
- Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone)
- Anticipate Physician needs to facilitate the flow of the clinic
- Practice urgency at all times with patient's time, as well as doctor's time and schedule
- Comply with all company policies and procedures, including HIPAA
- Verify patient's information by interviewing patient
- Check condition of patient's eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements
- Required skills include: dilation, refraction, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography
- Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications
- Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures; measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate) as required
- Open and close exam rooms as needed
- Keep examination, treatment, laser and any other assigned rooms cleaned and stocked with supplies, and keep drug count up to date.
- General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager
Equal opportunity
- EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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