Ophthalmic Technician

About this role

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com.

Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician
Company: Sabates Eye Centers
Location: Kansas City, MO 64111 (St. Luke's Plaza)
Travel: Travel is required to our other offices within about a 45-minute radius of your home office. We do pay mileage reimbursement!

Perks:

• Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance

• 401k + Employer Matching

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

• Paid Maternity Leave

• Eyecare Certification Reimbursement

• Competitive Base Pay

• Employee Discounts

Hours:

• Full Time

• Our offices are open from Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

• You may need to work a little earlier/later as needed

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

• Favorable result on Background Check

• Basic computer skills

• Strong customer service skills

• Excitement to learn and grow

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate patient flow

• Assist the doctor in preliminary testing

• Verify medical and vision insurances

• Effectively communicate with patients, doctors, and managers

• Answer inquiries through phone, email, and in-person requests

SUMMARY

An Ophthalmic Technician is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit. This employee is able to handle a wide range of duties while using equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam with an Ophthalmologist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone)

• Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave

• Practice urgency at all times with patient’s time, as well as doctor’s time and schedule

• Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA

• Verify patient information by interviewing patient

• Recording medical history, current medications and confirming purpose of visit

• Records all data in the patient's Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

• Checks condition of patient's eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements

• Required skills include: dilation, refraction, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography

• Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications

• General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager

QUALIFICATIONS

• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training

• Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals

• Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change

• Consistently creates a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused

• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all…