What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmology Technician position at Whitsett Vision Group?
Location: West Houston
Ophthalmology Technician needed for busy Physician's Practice
Summary:
Whitsett Vision Group is a well-establish, well-respected provider of Ophthalmology services with multiple locations in the Houston area. We are known for our superior customer service and dedication to providing patients with the best experience and outcomes for their vision needs.
The Ophthalmology Technician will be expected to provide the following core services and possess the appropriate skills to complete these services.
Selected Activities:
- Obtain basic patient ocular and medical history
- Complete patient workups which will include:
Taking visual acuity and preliminary testing,
Manual refractions, and
Applanation Tonometry
- Use diagnostic equipment to image the eye:
AR, Topographer, OCT, A-scan, I-trace, visual fields
- Other duties as needed to ensure the smooth functioning of the office and maintain patient care.
Qualifications/Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Ophthalmic Technician in an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist office; certification a plus
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus
- Advanced knowledge of Nextech EHR or similar database application, Microsoft office software, the Internet and other software products as needed; vision evaluation equipment
- Outstanding customer service skills
Other:
Local travel will be required. Will work some Saturday mornings.
Non-Smoking Environment.
EOE Employer
Whitsett Vision Group provided the following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Ophthalmology
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Position will require local travel. Are you willing to travel up to 50% of the time?
Experience:
- Optometry: 2 years (Required)
- Ophthalmology Tech: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $22