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Ophthalmic Assistant /Technician
Job Description
Full Job Description Ophthalmic Assistant /
Technician Primary Location:
Greenville, SC
•Must be willing to travel to our other offices as needed
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Hours:
Full-time, Non-exempt Educational Level:
High School Diploma or GED Required Experience:
At least 1 year of experience in the medical field
Preferred Experience:
At least 1 year of experience in ophthalmology Retina Consultants of Carolina, the Upstate's premier Retina specialists for over 30 years is looking for a great candidate to join our team as an Ophthalmic Technician (OT). The Ophthalmic Technician works closely with the physicians and other technicians to provide high-quality care to each patient of the practice. Duties include performing preliminary testing, properly documenting chief complaint and medical history, overseeing patient flow, preparing patients for procedures, and scribing for physicians.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Strong interpersonal skills Effective communication with patients, physicians, and co-workers Willingness to learn and master new tasks and processes Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced environment Time management skills Basic computer skills
Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
Visual acuity testing Pupillometry screening Tonometry testing and reading Ocular motility examinations Working knowledge of ocular photography techniques (OCT, Fundus, etc.) Our practice has a detailed training program that gives each new employee the tools they need to succeed as well as dedicated trainers. We offer competitive compensation based on experience and job knowledge. We have a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Life, and Disability Insurance, 401K, PTO, educational incentives, travel reimbursement, and much more. If you feel you have what we are searching for we would love to hear from you!
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Transportation
- Dental Insurance
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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.
$40,092 / year median in South Carolina
+30% projected growth