Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Ophthalmic Technician IV Job ID 2024-6618 Job Locations US-KY-Crestview | US-KY-Florence | US-OH-Cincinnati Category Clinical Staff Type Regular Full-Time Company Overview

At MidWest Eye Center, we are committed to your total eye care. Our staff provides an innovative and integrated approach, using state-of-the-art technology, combined with the upmost in personal attention and service. Whether it’s performing Lasik or treating retina conditions or removing cataracts, you can be sure of the quality of vision care provided by our team of skilled, caring professionals. MidWest Eye Center has a complete roster of board-certified Ophthalmologists, Retina Specialists and Optometrists, offering diagnosis along with surgical and non-surgical treatment for eye diseases MidWest Eye Center’s Cincinnati, Ohio and Northern Kentucky locations are easily accessible from the surrounding Tri-state area.

Position Summary

We are now hiring for an Ophthalmic technician that will support a high-volume ophthalmic practice that focuses on providing quality and compassionate care to each patient needing complete eye care services.

Responsibilities

This position requires customer service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a degree of independent decision-making.

 

Ophthalmic skills include:

Obtaining and documenting patient historyDetermining visual acuityPerforming automated and manual refraction for diagnostic purposesRetinoscopy and refinement for prescribing purposesAdvanced lensometryLogarithmic pupillary assessmentStatic & kinetic visual field testingPAM, BAT, and advanced ocular motility assessmentManual keratometryOsmolarity testingAdministering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by physicianPerforming office duties and clinical tasks - entering data into EMR, providing patient servicesMeasurement of intraocular pressure (tonometry)Pre-operative preparation of patientMaintenance and repair of equipment and instrumentsPerform ocular imaging including OCT, Topography, fundus photographyPreparation of surgical instruments and equipmentAseptic techniqueOperating room assistance for minor and refractive surgeriesPreparation and labeling of microscope slide and culture media obtained by physicianPerforming amblyopia treatment including patching, drops, and prismIntraocular lens power calculationsPost-operative educationEscalation and triage of urgent patient needs/carePatient education, advanced refracting skills including over-refraction of contact lenses, contact lens fit/adjustment, advanced slit lamp techniqueA-scan diagnostic measurementsBiometry measurements Qualifications 7 + years of ophthalmic technician experience preferred COT Required/COMT Preferred Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as required Must be flexible with traveling to various locations Ability to pay attention to detail • Ability to maintain confidentiality The ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeable The ability to recognize inconsistencies

 

Education/Certifications: Graduation from an accredited high school

Company Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:

MedicalDentalVision401k w/ MatchHSA/FSATelemedicineGenerous PTO Package

We also offer the following benefits for FREE:

Employee Discounts and PerksEmployee Assistance ProgramGroup Life/AD&D Short Term Disability Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance

EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 

NO NIGHTS, NO WEEKENDS.

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