Non Certified And Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician

Ophthalmic Technician/Ophthalmic Assistant/COA/COT Needed

We are searching for candidates who want to be a part of a team in a fast paced, professional practice! Someone who wants to grow while being part of a super fantastic team is key for this full time role. Prior experience is preferred.

We offer an excellent benefits package featuring vacation time, sick time, health insurance, voluntary benefits plus a 401k with an employer match and a profit sharing plan.

If you are looking to grow in your career we are the place for you!

Summary of Job Duties:

The primary purpose of the ophthalmic technician is to assist physicians in providing safe and ethical care for clients by obtaining appropriate patient history information, performing needed testing and help physicians productively use their time working in the office. Must have ability to anticipate what patient health information, type of work up and instrumentation the physician will need during each exam.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Moving patients from one exam area to another for successful work flow.
• Obtain general ophthalmic work-up information and detailed histories.
• Perform special testing such as Visual fields, OCT’s, automative or subjective refractions, manifest refractions, and testing the intraocular pressure.
• Must be able to assist physician with minor surgical procedures.
• Must scribe for physicians as assigned.
• Must be able to efficiently use keyboard in order to use Electronic Medical Records system.
• Must perform inventory as needed of supplies.
• Must perform clerical or other duties as requested by the Director of Operations, Lead Tech or other office Director as needed.
• Must be willing/able to travel to satellite office as scheduled.
• Performs tasks in an ethical, legal and caring manner.
• Performs tasks safely and effectively to assure patient comfort and welfare.
• Protects confidential resident information.
• Follows federal, state, and agency regulations to protect own health and that of others.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have personal initiative and be responsible for performance and maintenance of skills needed to perform tasks at hand.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and show flexibility in duties as needed.
• Must be capable of effective speaking communication with patients in order to perform the testing and history taking that are essential throughout the day.

Education and/or Experiences:

• Must have High School diploma or equivalent
• Certification is a plus but not required.
• Prior ophthalmic experience preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person