What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician - Full Time - 32/hrs. position at Mount Desert Island Hospital?
Description
Summary:
The Ophthalmic Technician performs a range of duties which includes preparing the patient to see Attending Physician (preliminary exam, medical history, & testing), preparation of examination and treatment rooms, administering eye medications, cleaning, and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting during minor surgical and laser procedures.
Benefits:
MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village offer a competitive salary, robust medical/dental/vision/life insurance, identity theft protection program, matching retirement plan, ample paid time off, a comprehensive award-winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives, generous tuition reimbursement, and continuing education benefits. Some positions may qualify for a sign on bonus and relocation assistance.
EEO Statement:
MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
Requirements
Education, Training or Certifications Required:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
Experience Required:
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Prior Ophthalmic Technician experience in a private medical office.
- Prior customer service experience.
- Strong knowledge of medical office procedures
- Proficient in computers and relevant software applications and practice management technology.
Special Requirements:
- Ability to collaborate across departments and build effective relationships with internal and external customers to achieve goals.
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
- Ability to be proactive and take initiative.
Cognitive Requirements:
- Must be able to have face-to-face conversation with patients and staff.
- Must be able to accurately type information into EMR system.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
- Must have manual dexterity to work with ophthalmic equipment and maneuver a patient if in a wheelchair.
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
Environment:
- Work is performed in a medical office setting.
