Ophthalmic Technician full-time - Patel Retina Institute

Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities
US - Pennsylvania - Clarks Summit
November 1, 2024

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 ***.

Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician
Company: Patel Retina Institute
Location: Clarks Summit, PA
Travel: This position requires travel to Hazelton, Honesdale and Tunkhannock as needed. We do pay mileage reimbursement!

Perks:

Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
401k + Employer Matching
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Paid Maternity Leave
Eyecare Certification/Education Reimbursement
Competitive Base Pay
Employee Discounts

Hours:

Full-time
Our offices are open from Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm.
- You may need to work a little earlier and/or later as needed.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Experience working in the medical/healthcare field 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 in-person requests

FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

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 patient's time, as well as doctor's 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 patient's Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Checks 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
General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager

Other Skills and Abilities

Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice
Ability to work weekends when applicable
Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business
Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
One-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) is preferred
Favorable result on Background Check required
Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States

If you need assistance with this application, please contact ***. 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.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

Ophthalmic Technician full-time - Patel Retina Institute

Ophthalmic Technician full-time - Patel Retina Institute

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