Ophthalmic Technician
Company: EyeCare Associates of East Texas
Location: Tyler
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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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. An Ophthalmic Technician 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
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
Assist with retina lasers, procedures and injections, FAs is not a
requirement but helpful
Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms
and ocular medications, scribing. Understands sterile technique
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
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
Ability to work overtime when the business is in need
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), one-year
related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of
education and experience, COA or COT is preferred.
If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636)
227-2600
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.
Please do not contact the office directly - only resumes submitted
through this website will be considered.
Keywords: EyeCare Associates of East Texas, Tyler , Ophthalmic Technician, Professions , Tyler, Texas
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