Ophthalmic Technician

Eye Surgeons of Indiana is seeking a detail oriented Ophthalmic Technician to join our team! We have been named a USA/IndyStar Top Workplace from 2020-2025...come see what makes us so great!

This position offers a fast-paced and professional atmosphere, where employees are empowered to use their knowledge, skills and abilities to provide outstanding patient care. The right candidate must be flexible in work assignments and act as a supportive team member. Our mission is to exceed our patients’ expectations by providing compassionate personalized eye care while creating an exceptional patient experience. This position requires organizational skills, teamwork, effective communication skills, and the natural ability to be warm and compassionate to our patients.

Visit our website at www.eyesurgeonsofindiana.com to see our world-class facility. Our excellent benefits package includes competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, health insurance ($750-$1500 HSA Contribution to HSA Participants), dental insurance, STD, LTD, Life insurance and education assistance for COA/OSC/COT, 401(k) with 4% employer matching and 3 weeks of paid time off.

Requirements;

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Two years’ experience in ophthalmology preferred.

3. Preferred COA/COT, but will train and financially support certification & continuing education.

4. Reliable transportation to the 9202 North Meridian location and ability to travel to other satellite locations as needed.

Essential Skills and Abilities;

1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

2. Empathetic personality with concern for patients’ needs.

3. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

4. Ability to work as a team member.

5. Knowledge of medical and ophthalmic terminology.

6. Professional and Positive Attitude

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communication and Patient Care

• Completes a detailed patient history including past medical history, family medical history, medication history, and chief complaint.
• Informs patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed, and how the patient will be affected during the tests.

Performs accurate and consistent documentation and tasks to include:

• EMR chart documentation including histories and chief complaint
• Refractions, Lensometry- manual and/or automated, Topography/Keratometry, Visual Acuity Testing, Tonometry- applanation and Tonopen, Visual Fields, Amsler Grid, Pupil Exams, Schirmer’s Tear Testing, Ultrasound A-scan, B-Scan, EOMs/Motility, Accommodation evaluation, Minimal external evaluation and slit-lamp examination, IOL Master, OCT
• Patient Instructions and education
• Fundus photography
• Performs duties consistent with an ophthalmic scribe
• Performs autoclaving and maintenance of instrument sterility.
• Instrument Maintenance; troubleshoots instruments as necessary.
• Assists the physician with minor in-office procedures
• Maintain and stock exam rooms
• Prepares for COA/COT exam

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Ophthalmology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Tell us about the types of technical equipment/testing tools that you have used in your eyecare career.

Experience:

• Ophthalmology or Optical Testing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person