Lead Ophthalmic Technician
About the role
Founded in 1977, Ophthalmic Specialists of Michigan is a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology group in Metro Detroit, offering advanced care across cornea, retina, glaucoma, oculoplastics, cataract surgery, and more across multiple locations. With decades of expertise, state-of-the-art clinical technology, and a compassionate, patient-centered philosophy, it’s an ideal destination for professionals eager to join a diverse team committed to preserving and restoring vision for a lifetime. OSM is an affiliate of EyeSouth Partners. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, EyeSouth Partners is an eye care physician services organization committed to partnering with leading physicians to build a premier network of eye care services in throughout the Southeast. EyeSouth’s partner practices’ clinical mission is to provide high quality medical and surgical specialty eye care. EyeSouth supports its affiliated practices and physician partners with capital, administrative resources, operating expertise, and strategic guidance with an absolute focus on clinical quality and a patient-first culture. EyeSouth’s affiliate network consists of over 40 practices with 300+ doctors providing medical and surgical eye care services at over 175 clinic locations and 20+ ambulatory surgery centers throughout Georgia, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Tennessee, Ohio, Kentucky, Alabama, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Responsibilities
- Obtaining and documenting patient history
- Determining visual acuity
- Performing automated refraction
- Administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by physician
- Performing office duties and clinical tasks - entering data into EMR
- Providing patient services
- Measurement of intraocular pressure (tonometry)
- Pre-operative preparation of patient
- Maintaining equipment and instruments
Requirements
- 2 to 3 years of ophthalmic or optometric technician experience preferred
- COA preferred
- Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as required
- Must be flexible with traveling to various locations
Qualifications
- The ability to pay attention to detail
- The ability to maintain confidentiality
- The ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeable
- The ability to recognize inconsistencies
Skills
- Customer service skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Independent decision-making skills
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) with match
- HSA/FSAs
- Generous PTO Package
Pay
We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees.
Schedule
Flexible schedule to accommodate patient needs and practice requirements.