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FAMILY EYE CARE CHILDRENS EYE CENTE

Ophthalmic Technician

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An Ophthalmic Technician makes prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses by cutting and shaping lenses according to individual prescriptions. May make lenses for other optical equipment, such as telescopes or microscopes. Works in medical equipment manufacturing facilities and laboratories, retail stores, or in the offices of optometrists and physicians.

$40,716 / year median in New Mexico

+21% projected growth

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Job Description

Benefits:
401(k) Competitive salary Free food & snacks Free uniforms Health insurance Paid time off
Benefits/Perks Competitive Compensation Great Work Environment Career Advancement Opportunities Job Summary:
Join Family Eyecare Children's Eye Center of New Mexico as a Full-Time Ophthalmic Technician. You will be responsible for conducting the initial assessment of a patient, including listening to their complaints or concerns, obtaining a relevant medical history, and measuring intraocular pressures, refraction, visual acuities, and more. You will also assist as needed with procedures done by the doctor in-office, help educate patients on eye health and best practices, and scribe for physicians. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, exceptional customer service skills, and is extremely organized. We are an extremely busy, primarily Pediatric Clinic who specializes in strabismus. Responsibilities Greet patients and gather medical history and relevant information for their visit Conduct an initial assessment of the patient and record all findings Assist in in-office procedures, as needed Educate patients on best practices and eye health Maintain a clean, organized workspace at all times Qualifications Previous customer service experience desired Strong customer service skills Excellent organizational skills Excellent attention to detail Familiarity with EMR Ability to multitask COA preferred, but willing to train the right candidate to achieve Certification