Ophthalmic Technician/ Scribe

Ophthalmic Technician / Scribe

Eye Care Specialists of Oklahoma is seeking a motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented Ophthalmic Technician / Scribe to join our busy, multi-location, high-volume ophthalmology practice.

This is a full-time position with a minimum of 35 hours per week. The ideal candidate enjoys working directly with patients, thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment, and takes pride in accurate documentation and excellent patient care.

Ophthalmology experience is preferred, but we are willing to consider candidates with strong clinical experience and the right attitude who are eager to learn.

This position requires travel between our clinic locations in Edmond, Midwest City, Yukon, and Mustang based on the physician's clinic schedule.

Position Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Minimum Hours: 35 hours per week
• Locations: Edmond, Midwest City, Yukon, and Mustang
• Travel Between Clinics: Required based on physician clinic schedule

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health insurance
• Dental plan option
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee discounts on optical products
• Scrub allowance

Responsibilities

• Accurately document patient examinations, findings, and physician recommendations in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Ability to also serve as a scribe for the physician during patient examinations once technician training as been completed.
• Perform ophthalmic testing and measurements, including: Visual acuity, Tonometry, Refraction / refractometry, OCT, Visual fields, IOL calculations, Other diagnostic testing as directed
• Obtain and document patient medical and ocular histories.
• Prepare patients for examinations and explain testing and procedures.
• Help patients with intake information and medication reconciliation.
• Administer ophthalmic drops and medications as directed by the physician.
• Assist the ophthalmologist with in-office procedures, laser treatments, and other clinical needs.
• Assist with surgical preparation and postoperative patient care as needed.
• Schedule and reschedule patient appointments using the practice management system.
• Assist with maintaining efficient patient flow throughout the clinic.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely patient documentation.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain ophthalmic instruments and clinical equipment and office space according to office protocols.
• Provide patients with instructions regarding eye care, medications, testing, and follow-up.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with patients, physicians, Surgery centers, referral provider office, co-managing providers and fellow team members.
• Assist with other clinical and administrative duties as needed to support the practice.

Qualifications

• Previous ophthalmic technician, ophthalmic scribe, optometric technician, or medical assistant experience is preferred.
• Experience in an ophthalmology or optometry practice is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate clinical documentation.
• Comfortable learning and performing ophthalmic diagnostic testing.
• Knowledge of ocular anatomy and physiology.
• Experience with electronic medical records is preferred; ModMed experience is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional, friendly, and compassionate approach to patient care.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced clinical environment.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a physician-led clinical team.
• Ability and willingness to travel between our Edmond, Midwest City, Yukon, and Mustang locations as scheduled.
• Knowledge of optical principles and experience assisting patients with eyeglass selection is a plus.
• Familiarity with infection-control and instrument-cleaning protocols is a plus.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is dependable, team-oriented, patient-focused, and eager to learn. The right candidate will be comfortable working in a busy multi-location ophthalmology practice where accuracy, efficiency, and compassionate patient care are equally important.

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your ophthalmic skills while becoming an important part of a busy clinical team, we would love to hear from you.

Eye Care Specialists of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to reliably commute to our Edmond, Midwest City, Yukon and Mustang offices for

this job?

Experience:

• Ophthalmology: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Edmond, OK 73013 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $21