Ophthalmic Technician

Position: Ophthalmic Technician Experience Required!

Eye Care Partners is the nations 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.

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Ophthalmology experience is required for this position

Job Title

Ophthalmic Technician

Company

Cavanaugh Eye Center

Location

Overland Park KS

Perks

• Full Benefits Package - Medical Vision Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Eyecare Certification Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Competitive Base Pay
• Hours:
  
  Full Time
• Our offices are open Monday-Thursday 7 : 30am-6 : 00pm Friday 7 : 30am-3 : 00pm

Your shifts will vary within these hours

• You may need to work a little earlier / later as needed

Requirements

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

Essential Functions

• 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 i in-person requests

SUMMARY

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 patients time as well as doctors 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 patients Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Checks condition of patients 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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
• Ability to work weekends when applicable
• Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

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

LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS

• Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification is preferred but not required

SYSTEMS A ND TECHNOLOGY

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%) sitting (50%) and standing (50%) with regular bending stooping and reaching (2550%). Employees must be able to lift carry push and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential as the role demands constant grasping writing / typing and use of technology.

Visual and auditory acuity including color depth peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focusis required
100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.

Eye Care 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.

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

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