Ophthalmic Technician

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.

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Company: Panhandle Vision Institute
Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician
Location: Pensacola, FL

• Full Benefits Package - medical, vision, dental and life insurance
• 401k + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Competitive base pay

• Full Time
  • Our offices are open from Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Work any shift within these hours with open availability; may need to start earlier/later as needed.

An Ophthalmic Technician is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist, assisting in providing excellent patient care during visits. The employee handles a wide range of duties while using equipment to perform initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam with an Ophthalmologist.

• Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly and thank them when they leave
• Anticipate Physician needs to facilitate the flow of the clinic
• Practice urgency at all times with patient and doctor 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, pressures, and 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 other assigned rooms clean and stocked with supplies; keep drug count updated
• General office duties and cleaning as assigned by manager

• Provides excellent patient care with energy and empathy
• Complies with HIPAA confidentiality standards when communicating patient information
• Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner
• Organizational skills focused 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 as a team-oriented, patient-focused professional
• Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet business needs
• Availability to work weekends when applicable
• Reliable transportation allowing employee to travel to multiple 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 Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification is preferred, but not required

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

• Requires a variety of physical activities: frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%) with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Must lift, carry, push and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, with constant grasping, writing/typing and use of technology.
• Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus—is 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.