Ophthalmic Technician

Abrams EyeCare is looking for Ophthalmic Technicians for both the North office and West office locations. The Ophthalmic Technician will be responsible for performing eye-related clinical tasks that provide information for the doctors to accurately evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients. We are looking for a team member that is friendly, professional, knowledgeable and efficient.

Hours vary from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Periodically from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm on Saturdays. You will also work one Saturday approximately every 4-6 weeks from 8:00 – 12:00. Work schedule can require travel to a location other than your primary location as needed. Hourly compensation beginning at $21.00 per hour based on experience.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One or more years experience in a medical practice
• Ability to work at any office as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred
• Certified as an Ophthalmic Assistant preferred

Required Competencies:.

• Interpersonal Skills: Builds strong relationships, is flexible/adaptable, works well with others, solicits feedback.
• Dependability: Meets deadlines, works independently, accountable, maintains focus, punctual, good attendance record.
• Computer Skills: Skilled with computers, takes advantage of new technology, learns new tools quickly, uses technology to enhance job performance.
• Quality: Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve product/services.
• Empathy: The ability to understand the needs of others, and being aware of their feelings and thoughts.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Skilled at utilizing all assigned clinical equipment
• Uses EMR to interview and intake an accurate summary of the chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications.
• Performs preliminary evaluations that include visual acuity, evaluation of motility, pupil assessment, angle assessment, confrontational visual field, applanation tonometry, manual refraction, dilation of pupils
• Performs manual lensometry to determine prescription in existing glasses
• Performs stereo testing and color plates for all new patients
• Performs contact lens evaluation with keratometry
• Performs special testing using the visual fields machine, OCT machine, external and internal camera, topographer, biometer, and pachymeter
• Accurately enters all necessary data into the EMR
• Maintains sanitary conditions in exam rooms
• Participates in opening and closing duties as assigned
• Participates in semi-annual competency checks
• Performs duties of a clinical assistant/scribe as assigned

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Carmel, IN 46032 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Carmel, IN 46032: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21