Ophthalmic Technician

Ophthalmic Technician

Texan Eye Cedar Park - Cedar Park, TX 78613

Overview

Level Entry Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Travel Percentage Up to 50% local or overnight travel Category Health Care

Description

Comprehensive EyeCare Partners is one of the nations largest vision care management service organization. CompEye is focused on providing best-in-class, full-spectrum practice management and administrative services to its affiliated physicians and practices in support of their mission to deliver clinical excellence. Our mission is to build nation's preeminent eye care services company by partnering with world class physicians, driving superior clinical and surgical outcomes, and optimizing the patient experience.

Position Summary

The Ophthalmic Technician is a vital member of the eye care team, responsible for assisting ophthalmologists in the diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions. They perform various clinical and technical duties to ensure the efficient delivery of eye care services.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ability to perform specialized eye exam testing while streamlining patient flow.
• Other diagnostic testing may include: Visual fields, OCT, Corneal Topography, Venipuncture, etc..
• May assist with inventory of ophthalmic supplies, including pharmaceuticals and instruments on a regular basis.
• Provides phone support with request for prescription refills as authorized by the physician.
• Adhere to legal and regulatory requirements, such as HIPPA guidelines, to maintain patient confidentially and privacy.
• May perform other duties as necessary

Experience Requirements

• One year experience as an ophthalmic technician required
• One year experience in a customer facing position preferred

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification preferred

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to stay focused.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(K)
• Paid mileage between practices during work hour
• On-going education available including certification reimbursement
• Discount Programs Including Vision discounts on products and services