Ophthalmic Technician I

About the role

Responsible for assisting the ophthalmologist and optometrists by gathering data pertaining to the patient’s ocular health status. The ophthalmic technician is proficient in performing appropriate clinical tests, drawing on formal education and/or clinical experience that provide a solid understanding of the theory and principles of eye care.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Reviews patient chart to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
• Perform testing ordered by doctor and determined by the type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and/or patient history.
• Ability to act as a medical scribe while physician examines patient, entering data into electronic medical records.
• Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity.
• Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.
• Absists with simple in-office procedures ensures proper informed consent is obtained.
• Aids with patient education.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
• Complies with all practice procedures and protocols.
• Complies with all State and Federal regulations.
• Administrative Reports inventory and supply needs to leadership timely and as needed for supply ordering.
• Participates in daily team huddles and regularly scheduled meetings as planned and required.
• Understand and accept responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer.
• Contributes to the team effort by completing additional tasks or projects as needed.
• Maintains positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or the equivalent
• Years related experience preferred
• Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred
• Ophthalmic and/or optometric technician experience preferred

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment

Skills

• Proficient in performing appropriate clinical tests
• Ability to act as a medical scribe
• Ability to administer medications
• Ability to assist with in-office procedures
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with match, HSA/FSA, Telemedicine, Generous PTO Package
• Employee Discounts and Perks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life/AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance

Pay

Details TBD

Schedule

Details TBD

Employer

We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees

Company

Kentucky Eye Institute

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.