Ophthalmic Technician Part Time

Title: Ophthalmic Technician - Part Time
Company: McPeak Vision Partners
Location: Glasgow KY
Travel: There may be some travel required to our office in Bowling Green; we do provide mileage reimbursement and paid travel time!

Hours:

• Part Time
• Our offices are open from Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm.
  • You may need to work a little earlier/later as needed.
    
    

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• 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

Company:McPeak Vision Partners
Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician
Department:Ophthalmology
Reports To: Clinic Supervisor
Location: This position is located in Glasgow KY.

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

• Minimum Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Minimum Required: One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
  

LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS

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

SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This role requires a variety ofphysicalactivities 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 acuityincluding color depth peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focusis required100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.

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.

Required Experience:

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Employment Type : Part-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1