Ophthalmic Technician I (exp)

About the role

Coastal Eye Associates offers complete and comprehensive eye care for you and your entire family. Our goal is to not only treat your ocular needs but to care for you as an individual. From routine exams to complex surgery, your trust and wellbeing are our first priority at Coastal Eye Associates. All of our medical doctors are board certified ophthalmologists with extensive experience in all areas of ophthalmic medicine.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting the ophthalmologist and optometrists by gathering data pertaining to the patient's ocular health status
• 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
• Review 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
• Take an ocular and systemic history and accurately record visual acuity
• Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician
• Ability to assist with simple in-office procedures; ensure proper informed consent is obtained
• Assist with patient education
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday
• Comply with all practice procedures and protocols
• Comply with all State and Federal regulations
• Report inventory and supply needs to leadership timely and as needed for supply ordering
• Participate 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
• Contribute to the team effort by completing additional tasks or projects as needed
• Maintain positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or the equivalent years related experience preferred
• Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred
• Ophthalmic and/or optometric technician experience preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k w/ Match
• HSA/FSA
• Telemedicine
• Generous PTO Package
• Employee Discounts and Perks (free)
• Employee Assistance Program (free)
• Group Life/AD&D (free)
• Short Term Disability Insurance (free)
• Long Term Disability Insurance (free)