What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician position at Carolinas Center for Sight?
Description:Carolinas Centers for Sight, an affiliate of Eye Health America, is a growing, multi-specialty ophthalmology practice. Our focus is on excellence in patient care and creating an exceptional customer/patient experience. We are always seeking great people who aren't just searching for a job but looking to make a difference.
Under the supervision of the clinical manager, the ophthalmic technician assists doctors in their patients' eye examinations. Duties include performing workups of patients, various vision tests, collecting medical data, monitoring, and maintaining patient flow, scribing, and assisting doctors with various procedures.*Overtime may be required. Must be willing to travel to our different clinic locations if needed.
Job Responsibilities:
- Gathering medical records and patient information
- Taking ocular measurements, both anatomical and functional
- Administering or preparing medications
- Providing eye care and contact lens information to the patient
- Maintaining and cleaning ophthalmic instruments
- Assisting the doctors in basic procedures
Benefits:
As a team member at Carolinas Centers for Sight, you’ll enjoy:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, etc.
- Matching 401(k)
- Wellness Program
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Uniform Allowance
- Training/Advancement opportunities
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Active and valid Driver’s License.
- Two years of work experience and/or Ophthalmic Assistant Certification preferred.
- Adequate training will be provided upon hire.
Salary : $17 - $23
