Seeking An Ophthalmic Technician • • •Experience Required

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

DESERT ELITE EYE GROUP IS LOOKING FOR AN OPHTHALMIC TECNICIAN TO JOIN OUR TEAM.

We are seeking an energetic, friendly, responsible, and reliable Ophthalmic Technician who enjoys a challenging and busy environment within an Ophthalmology practice. You should be able to provide excellent customer service, be self-motivated, task-oriented, caring, professional, reliable, detailed, and able to multitask.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join our team! As an Ophthalmic Technician, you will be responsible for conducting the initial assessment of a patient, including listening to their complaints or concerns, obtaining a relevant medical history, and measuring intraocular pressures, visual acuities, and more. You will also assist as needed with procedures done by the doctor in-office, help educate patients on eye health and best practices, and maintain an organized, clean work environment at all times. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, exceptional customer service skills, and is highly organized.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to :

Conduct patient work-ups, including history taking and documentation of the patient's chief complaint.

Review of systems and all pertinent ocular findings.

Perform testing, including VA measurements, topography, lensometry, auto-refraction, OCT, retinal photography, and Humphrey Visual Field testing.

Must be computer literate and able to enter data into electronic medical records (EMRs).

Proficiency in typing and working with computers.

Cleaning instruments using standard sterile processes.

Cleaning, stocking inventory, opening / closing exam rooms.

Ability to multitask & work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to manage tasks involving a high level of detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Maintaining professionalism and courtesy at all times.

Ability to work well in a strong team setting.

Other administrative tasks as needed

Previous experience as an ophthalmic technician is preferred.

We are willing to train the right candidate!

Bilingual is a plus.

Benefits :

Full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including :

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Schedule :

Full and part-time shifts

Experience :

Ophthalmology Experience : 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability :

Day Shift

Work Location :

Two Locations (Palm Springs / Palm Desert)

Salary is commensurate with skill level and experience.