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Excellence In Eyecare

Ophthalmic Technician

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What they do

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.

$40,602 / year median in Ohio

+25% projected growth

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Job Description

We are a premier eye care practice dedicated to delivering exceptional patient experiences and high-quality eyewear. Our team takes pride in clinical excellence and personalized service. We are seeking a passionate, detail-oriented person to join our growing team. We are searching for candidates who want to be a part of a team in a fast paced, professional practice. We are looking for an experience Ophthalmic/Optometric technician.
Summary of Job Duties:
The primary purpose of the ophthalmic technician is to assist physicians in providing safe and ethical care for clients by obtaining appropriate patient history information, performing needed testing and help physicians productively use their time working in the office. Must have ability to anticipate what patient health information, type of work up and instrumentation the physician will need during each exam.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Moving patients from one exam area to another for successful work flow. Obtain general ophthalmic work-up information and detailed histories. Perform special testing such as Visual fields, OCT's, IOL master, galilie, Optomap Must scribe for physicians as assigned. Must be able to efficiently use keyboard in order to use Electronic Medical Records system. Must perform clerical or other duties as requested by the manager Perform tasks in an ethical, legal and caring manner. Performs tasks safely and effectively to assure patient comfort and welfare. Protects confidential information.
Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Patient Care:
Strong empathy, active listening, and clear communication skills. Must have personal initiative and be responsible for performance and maintenance of skills needed to perform tasks at hand. Must be able to work in a team environment and show flexibility in duties as needed. Must be capable of effective speaking communication with patients in order to perform the testing and history taking that are essential throughout the day. Education and/or
Experiences:
Must have High School diploma or equivalent Certification is a plus but not required, we will provide the onsite training.
Job Type:
Full-time Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan
Work Location:
In person