Ophthalmic Technician 3 (TEMP)

About the Opportunity

Spectrum Vision Partners (“SVP”) and OCLI Vision (“OCLI”) work together to provide world class eye care to our patients to improve lives. SVP, the management services team, supports OCLI vision, one of the largest multi-specialty ophthalmology networks in the U.S. Our unique model and collaborative culture differentiate us in the marketplace and in our service to our patients. We build our culture one hire at a time, and we focus on building great teams and keeping our employees happy. We promote from within and offer medical, dental and vision coverage and a 401K match along with generous PTO!

Role Overview

We're looking for a fully trained Ophthalmic Technician 3 with two years minimum of refracting experience and COT certification, that is passionate and empathetic to join our team as Ophthalmic Techs. Our Techs are responsible for all the pre-exam elements of the patient visit. This includes gathering and documenting patient information and history and conducting routine and ancillary patient testing. You'll play a vital role in the patients experience with OCLI and in helping our Dr's to diagnose and treat eye disorders.

Responsibilities

• Test and record patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception
• Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes and collect and process specimens for testing
• Triage emergency cases appropriately into physicians' schedule and maintain patient flow
• Prepare patient and procedure room and assist ophthalmologist with procedures as needed
• Perform first level maintenance on ophthalmic equipment and notify the office manager of any equipment malfunctions
• Utilize, as appropriate, infection control techniques and universal precautions, and maintain confidentiality at all times

Requirements

• Ability to work with all specialties and perform all ancillary tasks
• Two years minimum of refracting experience
• Certification as an Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or equivalent
• At least 3 years of experience in an ophthalmic setting
• Excellent communicator – both verbally and written
• Outgoing, with the ability to interact with patients everyday
• Comfortable providing white glove service and responding quickly to patients' needs
• Dependable problem solver – able to keep cool in stressful situations
• Positive, can-do attitude and ability to work well in collaborative environments
• Flexible – adapts easily to change

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in ocular pharmacology such as anesthetics, steroids, antibiotics, mydriatics and cycloplegics, epinephrine, miotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Frequently required to sit
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

About Our Organization

Our globally recognized healthcare team is comprised of some of the top minds in ocular medicine. Our senior management team has a combined 200 years of eye industry experience collaborating with some of the most recognized practices in the nation. While our providers have the expertise to diagnose and treat complex ocular, oculoplastic, and retinal conditions, we're also uniquely qualified to provide care for our patients from childhood though adulthood. We build relationships with our patients that last a lifetime. With nearly 1,400 employees, we support over 50 clinic locations, five state-licensed ambulatory surgery centers, and over 110 surgeons, doctors, and other medical professionals. Our brands include OCLI Vision, Island Eye Surgi-center, New Vision Cataract Center, AIO, and others.