Ophthalmic Technician/Medical Assistant - Training Provided, ALL professions welcome

Job Description

Job Description

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. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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

• Recording medical history, current medications and confirming purpose of visit

• Records all data in the patient's Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

• Checks condition of patient's eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements

• Required skills include: dilation, refraction, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography

• Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications

• General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager
  

Other Skills and Abilities

• Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice

• Ability to work weekends when applicable

• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training

• Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals

• Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change

• Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused

• Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business

• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times
  

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.

• 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, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

• One-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) is preferred

• Favorable result on background check required

• Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States

If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.