Ophthalmic Technician - PRN - Willing to Train!

About the role

An Ophthalmic Technician is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit. This employee is able to handle a wide range of duties while using equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam with an Ophthalmologist.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient flow
• Assist the doctor in preliminary testing
• Verify medical and vision insurances
• Effectively communicate with patients, doctors, and managers
• Answer inquiries through phone, email, and in-person requests
• Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone)
• Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave
• Practice urgency at all times with patient's time, as well as doctor's time and schedule
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA
• Verify patient information by interviewing patient
• Record medical history, current medications and confirm purpose of visit
• Record all data in the patient's Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Check condition of patient's eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements
• Perform diagnostic tests including dilation, refraction, pressures, visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography
• Demonstrate working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications
• Perform general office duties and cleaning as assigned by manager

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Favorable result on Background Check
• Basic computer skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Excitement to learn and grow
• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
• Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
• Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
• Consistently creates a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times
• Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business
• Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice
• Minimum required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum required: One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Qualifications

• Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification is preferred, but not required
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

Physical requirements

• Frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%)
• Regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%)
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs
• Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands required; constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology
• Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—required 100% of the time
• Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary

Pay

Mileage reimbursement is paid when traveling to other offices as needed.

Schedule

PRN position. Offices are open Monday–Friday 7:00am–7:00pm; shifts fall within those hours, with occasional earlier/later work as needed.