Ophthalmic Technician

We are a growing retina practice seeking a ophthalmic technician. We have offices in both Cedar Park and Georgetown and travel is required to both locations. The position for M-F, approximately 40 hours per week. Prior experience in ophthalmology or retina required. Spanish fluency preferred.

Job description:

• Patient workup: Obtaining patient history, performing basic ophthalmic workup, and administration of eyedrops.
• Computer skills: Must be comfortable with using electronic health record software, and be able to touch type.
• Diagnostic testing: Obtaining OCT, fundus photography, and FA. Ability to safely perform venipunctures (or willingness to learn) is preferred.
• Clinical care: Prepare exam and procedure rooms for patients and assist with in-office procedures. Coordinate patient flow from check-in to check-out.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills required to assist with patient education regarding eye disease, medications, diagnostic testing, and procedures; to coordinate care with referring physicians and staff. Complete patient paperwork, return patient phone calls. Reception and front desk duties as required when not seeing patients.
• Maintain clinical rooms (cleaning, stocking), housekeeping of clinic, be a team player and participate with others to accomplish tasks, make a positive contribution to morale, seek educational opportunities and accept responsibility for own professional growth and development, other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23