Ophthalmic Technician

Do you want to help people see better, look better, and feel better?

About Eye-q

Consistently ranked one of the top ten “Best Companies to work for in Central California” since 2006. EYE-Q Vision Care proudly serves the California Central Valley. We are a fast-paced, highly complex practice and offer several specialty services to our patients. Our team of ophthalmologists, optometrists, and professional support staff handle all aspects of eye/vision care, from general exams to complex surgeries. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, energetic and passionate about providing excellent care to our patients while treating fellow coworkers with dignity and respect.

EYE-Q Vision Care is seeking applicants for the position of Ophthalmic Technician to join our team of healthcare professionals in our Clovis, Fresno and Selma locations. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast paced and busy environment. We are seeking Ophthalmic Technicians at all levels. The primary job is to perform medical assisting and data collection as delegated by the doctor to allow for proper professional diagnosis of the patients' conditions.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acquaints all patients with the office procedures to which they will be exposed.
• Informs patients of the purpose of all tests performed, and how they will be affected.
• Scribes for the doctors as part of their daily assignments.
• Performs visual acuity, manual lensometry, confrontational visual fields, stereo testing, evaluation of motility, pupillary function tests, color plates, applanation tonometry, fundus photography, other tasks specific to physician needs.
• Performs administrative duties which include keeping exposed lenses, mirrors and prisms clean, maintaining sanitary conditions in diagnostic and procedure rooms as well as keeping them stocked, and maintaining par levels of replacement inventory.
• Performs additional duties based on level of Ophthalmic Technician.
  
  

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of electronic medical records, NextGen (preferred).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be personable, empathetic, wellorganized, and detailoriented.
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma/GED.
• Medical assistant training/certification (preferred).
• Medical assistant experience 2 years (preferred).
• 12 years related to eye care experience (preferred for higher level Ophthalmic Technicians).
• Completion of Ophthalmic Assistant Home Study test or possess current JCAHPO certification (preferred for higher level Ophthalmic Technicians).
• Previous experience scribing for a doctor (preferred for higher level Ophthalmic Technicians).
  
  

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in an ophthalmology setting. Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required. This is a full time position with a benefits package. Hourly rate will be determined based on experience and training of the candidate.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

POSITION LOCATION: EYE-Q Vision Care practice sites are located in Fresno, Clovis and Selma.

PAY RANGE: $21.00 - $32.00 per hour depending on skills, experience, and certifications.

PERKS:

• Competitive salary
• Great growth opportunities
• Excellent benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Employee discounts
• Corporate wellness programs
• Recognition programs
• Community service & volunteering opportunities
  
  

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT EMPLOYMENT AT EYE-Q VISION CARE, OR TO VIEW ALL OF OUR OPENINGS, PLEASE VISIT: https://eyeqvc.com/careers/