What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician: Oculoplastics Practice position at The Eye Institute?
About Us
The Eye Institute is a multispecialty ophthalmology group with an oculoplastic practice led by Shannon Cox, MD, treating conditions of the eyelids, orbit, and tear ducts. Our patients come to us for everything from ptosis and eyelid tumors to thyroid eye disease and cosmetic concerns. We’re looking for a skilled, dependable ophthalmic technician to join a small team that values teamwork, precision, and great patient care.
What You’ll Do
- Obtain patient histories and chief complaints, with attention to oculoplastic concerns
- Perform visual acuity, pupil exams, and tonometry
- Perform visual field testing and external/clinical photography
- Assist with in-office procedures, including minor surgeries, biopsies, and injections, and with sterile setup and instrument handling
- Accurately document in the EHR we use Nextech
- Keep exam rooms stocked, clean, and ready
What We’re Looking For
- Experience as an ophthalmic technician or assistant (oculoplastics experience a plus, but we’re happy to train the right person). Experience in similar fields like ENT, plastic surgery or dermatology will be considered.
- Excellent communication and a calm, caring manner with patients, including those anxious about surgery or facing a serious diagnosis
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a busy clinic
- Comfort with EHR systems and photography
- Reliable, team-oriented, and eager to learn
Physical/Mental requirements:
- Requires good physical and mental health.
- Requires full range of body motion including lifting and carrying of patient charts, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
- Requires standing, walking and sitting for extensive periods of time
- Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
- Requires the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and orally.
- Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
- Requires a professional attitude to deal with patients with an unpleasant aspect of illness.
Required experience:
- Graduation from high school or equivalent.
- Two years Medical Technician experience or Certified Ophthalmic Technician or Medical Technologist preferred.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Discount
- 401k Profit Sharing Plan
- Optional Insurance plans including: Term Life, Long-Term Disability, Accident, Cancer, FSA, Critical Illness.
- 6 days paid Personal time per year
- 10 days paid Vacation per year
- Employee Assistance Program
- Hours M 8-4, T 8-4, W 8-4, Th 8-4, and F 8-230
The Eye Institute, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship including but not limited to hiring, promotions, training, working conditions, compensation, benefits, discipline and discharge, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Ophthalmology: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20