Ophthalmic Technician

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a difference in people’s lives through vision correction, come join our team! We offer competitive pay, on-the-job training, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities to grow within our organization. This is a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment that places an emphasis on accountability, versatility, and integrity. We also recognize the importance of a true work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements including full-time and part-time for some positions.

Benefits include: 401k with Match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, HSA, EAP, PTO, Holidays, Employee Discount, Bonus Opportunities, Employee Referral Program, Employee Appreciation Events, Deep discount for eye correction procedures for associates and their immediate family members.

The Filutowski Eye Institute is seeking experienced Ophthalmic Technicians/Assistants. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, outgoing, and have experience in refractive surgery and EHR. Our fast-paced environment requires a dynamic personality with a strong emphasis on working as a great team member. Bilingual a plus.

Role Qualifications:

• Must be JCAHPO COA, completed AAO Home Study course, or have equivalent knowledge, experience and skill level without certification
• Must have proper documentation of manifest refractions for at least 6 months
• Must be able to perform the following Basic Skills with minimal supervision

Basic Skills:

• Manual and automatic lensometry
• Pupil exam: Size, Shape, Reaction, Response. Accurately determine presence of a Marcus-Gunn pupil
• Confrontation visual field, detect defect and record
• EOMs and cover test and record anomalies
• Subjective manifest refraction and phoropter
• Angle check with slit lamp
• Function as a first and second half segmenting technician in patient examination

Patient Services:

• Provide detailed explanation of most common surgeries, including pre- and post-op care. (Cataract, LASIK, pterygiectomy, SLT, YAG, LPI)
• Provide basic explanation of minor procedures and less common surgeries (lid lesion excision, chalazion excision, laser trichiasis, vitreolysis)
• Direct all patient questions regarding diagnoses, test results and treatment options to the doctor(s)
• Have strong knowledge of commonly used diagnosis and procedure codes and where to find them on the route slip
• Triage phone calls (EOVs)

EMR:

• Able to navigate comfortably through EMR templates and patient records in EMR
• Able to import images using Document Manager
• Able to scan images using Document Manager

Exam Rooms/Instruments:

• Provide necessary instruments and setup for minor procedures
• Clean, wrap, and sterilize used instruments
• Keep all exam rooms properly supplied and clean with working equipment
• Disinfect exam room equipment between each patient

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform Topography, OPD, PAM, ultrasound pachymetry, blood pressure, Humphrey Visual Field
• Cataract surgery assistant (instruments, pre- and post-op assisting)
• Cataract surgery OR team (tubing, scrub tech)
• LASIK surgery assistant
• Other duties as assigned

FEI offers internal training for certifications for eligible candidates.

Must be willing to travel to all three locations on occasion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Medical-Surgical
• Ophthalmology
• Perioperative Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Ophthalmology: 1 year (Required)
• Phone triage: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $26