Ophthalmic Technician

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Eye Care Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP‑affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum.

Ophthalmic Technician

Alabama Vision Centers

Hoover, AL

• Full Benefits Package – Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401(k) + Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Eyecare Education/Certification Reimbursement
• Competitive Base Pay

• Full Time
• Our offices are open Monday‑Friday 7:15 am‑5:15 pm; you may need to work a little earlier/later as needed.

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Favorable result on Background Check
• Basic computer skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Excitement to learn and grow

• 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

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.

• 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
• Anticipate Physician needs to facilitate the flow of the clinic
• 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’s information by interviewing patient
• Record patient’s medical history and 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 dilation, refraction, pressure checks, and a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto‑refractor, and topography
• Demonstrate working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms, and ocular medications
• Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are performed by the Physician
• Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures; measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate) as required
• Open and close exam rooms as needed
• Keep examination, treatment, laser, and any other assigned rooms cleaned and stocked with supplies, and keep drug count up to date
• Perform general office duties and cleaning as assigned by manager

• Provides excellent patient care and is energetic and empathetic with patients
• Must comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards when communicating patient information
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate and cooperate with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times
• Organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow
• 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
• Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business
• Reliable transportation that allows employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice

• Minimum
  
  Required:
  
  High school diploma or GED
• Minimum
  
  Required:
  
  One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or…