Ophthalmic Technician - Day Shift, Training Provided

Job Description

Job Description

EyeCare 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. For more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com.

Company : Shoreline Vision

Job Title : Ophthalmic Technician

Department : Ophthalmology

Reports To : Clinic Supervisor

Location : This position is located in Muskegon, MI

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
• 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
• 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
• Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the Physician
• Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures; measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, and 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.
• General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS

SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

EyeCare 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.