What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician position at Koch Eye Associates?
Description
Claris Vision (Eye Health Vision Center) is currently looking for a full-time technician to join our busy practice. This role includes, but is not limited to the following tasks:
Duties And Responsibilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Claris Vision (Eye Health Vision Center) is currently looking for a full-time technician to join our busy practice. This role includes, but is not limited to the following tasks:
Duties And Responsibilities
- Obtain ophthalmic history from patient including the presenting complaint, past ocular history, illnesses, medications, allergies and reactions to drugs, etc.
- Prepare examination and treatment rooms
- Perform testing an evaluation to prepare the patient for doctors exam including visual acuity, color vision testing, keratometry, tonometry, both Goldmann and non-contact, lensometry, retinoscopy, exophthalmometry, Amsler grid, Schirmer test, pupil evaluation, anterior depth assessment, etc,
- Administer eye medications
- May assist physicians during minor surgical procedures.
- Maintain and calibrate ophthalmic and surgical instruments
- Working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms, and ocular medications.
- Must have a clear understanding of company policies including the company manual
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Exceptional Customer Experience – Understands and anticipates customer needs, takes action to meet customer’s needs. Strives to exceed customer expectations
- Proactive- Keep others informed. Ask for help when needed, brings service challenges to supervisor
- Drive for Results – Strives for improving the delivery of services with a commitment to continuous improvement
- Focus on Efficiency – Utilizes technology, innovation, and process improvements to continuously improve efficiency and effectiveness
- Teamwork- Participates as a team member and establishes strong working relationships with teammates and across the organization
- Celebrates Change- Receptive to new ideas and responds to changes with flexibility and optimism.
- Continues Learning and Improvement- Acknowledges own strengths and development needs and works to strengthen capabilities
- Must possess the physical, mental, and cognitive skills needed to complete essential tasks, including abilities such as learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for comprehension, problem-solving, and timely decision-making.
- Must be able to drive/work at other locations if needed for coverage.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Certification preferred, but not required
- One to three years of experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance begins first day of the month following date of hire
- FSA and HSA
- Paid long-term disability (LTD)
- Paid LIFE and AD&D insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
- 401k Plan
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time