Eye Health Vision Centers have been proudly providing the Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Fall River, Taunton MA and Middletown RI communities with advanced technology and eye care services for over four decades. The Ophthalmic Technician performs a range of duties which includes preparing the patient to see Attending Physician (preliminary exam, medical history, & testing), preparation of examination and treatment rooms, performing basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Obtain medical and eye history from patient and document information using the EHR system Prepare examination and treatment rooms Perform screening and testing (will train) to prepare the patient for doctor's exam including visual acuity, color vision testing, auto-lensometry, autorefraction, tonometry, Amsler grid, pupil evaluation, and other testing as needed Administer eye medications May assist physicians during minor surgical procedures Will train to maintain and calibrate ophthalmic and surgical instruments Must have a clear understanding of company policies including the company manual You will be required to travel to other location for business needs.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Exceptional Customer Experience

• Understands and anticipates customer needs, takes action to meet customer's needs. Strives to exceed customer expectations Proactive
• Keep others informed. Ask for help when needed, brings service challenges to the supervisor Drive for Results
• Strives for improving the delivery of services with a commitment to continuous improvement Focus on Efficiency
• Utilizes technology, innovation, and process improvements to continuously improve efficiency and effectiveness Teamwork
• Participates as a team member and establishes strong working relationships with teammates and across the organization Celebrates Change
• Receptive to new ideas and responds to changes with flexibility and optimism.

Must possess the physical, mental, and cognitive skills needed to complete essential tasks, including abilities such as learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for comprehension, problem-solving, and timely decision-making. Driving independently to other facilities

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent required We are willing to provide training. Medical experience preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

Sitting, Standing, Bending, Reaching, Stooping, Walking and Lifting Ability to see, hear, and speak with sufficient capability to perform assigned tasks Driving independently to other facilities

Working Conditions:

Travel to other locations is necessary. Occupational Exposure

• Category Ill exposure to blood-borne pathogens and may encounter chemical hazards.

We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of our clinical groups will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital/domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation, and gender identity and/or expression, other dimensions of diversity or common human decency. We value diversity in thought and culture and welcome highly skilled, capable, competent, collegial members to our team. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.