Ophthalmic Technician

Overview

Eye Care Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network includes over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists across 18 states and 80 markets. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, we provide services spanning the eye care continuum. For more information, visit

Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician
Company: Alabama Vision Centers
Location: Hoover, AL

• Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k + Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Competitive Base Pay

• Full Time
• Our offices are open Monday–Friday 7:15am–5:15pm. 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
• Excitement to learn and grow

• 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

Company: Alabama Vision Centers
Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician
Department: Ophthalmology
Reports To: Clinic Administrator
Location: Hoover, AL

An ophthalmic technician is a valuable asset to an ophthalmologist, assisting in providing excellent patient care during visits. This role performs a range of duties and uses equipment to conduct initial testing to prepare a patient for an exam.

• Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave
• Anticipate physician needs to facilitate clinic flow
• Practice urgency regarding patient and doctor time and schedules
• Comply with all company policies and HIPAA
• Verify patient information by interviewing the patient
• Record patient 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
• Required skills include dilation, refraction, pressures, and various diagnostic tests (visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL Master, autorefractor, topography)
• Demonstrate knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications
• Document medical visits and procedures as performed by the physician
• Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures; measure and record vital signs as required
• Open and close exam rooms as needed
• Keep examination, treatment, laser and other rooms clean and stocked; maintain drug counts

• Provide excellent patient care with energy and empathy
• HIPAA confidentiality standards compliance
• Strong communication and teamwork across all levels of staff
• Organizational skills focused on tracking patient care and improving flow
• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
• Initiative in accomplishing practice goals; ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
• Positive, team-oriented, patient-focused work attitude
• Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet business needs
• Reliable transportation to travel to multiple locations with minimal notice

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

• Current COA or COT certification is preferred but not required

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
• Computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new applications

• Varies; frequent walking, standing, and sitting with occasional bending, stooping, and reaching
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 lbs
• Fine motor skills and full use of hands; constant use of writing/typing and technology
• Visual and auditory acuity, depth perception, color vision, and ability to focus
• Occasional driving or climbing may be necessary

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