Ophthalmic Technician

Roles And Responsibilities

• Ability to perform specialized eye exam testing while streamlining patient flow.
• Other diagnostic testing may include: Visual fields, OCT, Corneal Topography, Venipuncture, etc.
• Aid in inventory of ophthalmic supplies, including pharmaceuticals and instruments.
• Provide phone support with request for prescription refills as authorized by the physician.
• Adhere to legal and regulatory requirements, such as HIPPA guidelines, to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Experience Requirements

• One year experience as an ophthalmic technician required.
• One year experience in a customer facing position preferred.

Education Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED preferred.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification preferred.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to stay focused.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid holidays
• 401(K)
• Paid mileage between practices during work hours
• On-going education available including certification reimbursement
• Discount Programs Including Vision discounts on products and services