Ophthalmic Technician Training Provided

Job Description

Job Description

Eye Health Vision Centers have been proudly providing the Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Fall River, Taunton MA and Middletown RI communities with advanced technology and eye care services for over four decades. 

Locations are Dartmouth, Taunton, Fairhaven, Fall River, Massachusetts and Middletown RI.

Are you interested in a career as an ophthalmic technician? This is a great opportunity to start building your career with paid training and onsite classroom learning. As you grow and build your knowledgebase as an ophthalmic technician you will be tasked to take on more responsibilities. We will set you up for success to grow your career. 

This role includes, but is not limited to the following tasks:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtain medical and eye history from patients and document information using the EHR system
• Prepare examination and treatment rooms
• Perform screening and testing (will train) to prepare the patient for doctor's exam including visual acuity, color vision testing, auto-lensometry, autorefraction, tonometry, Amsler grid, pupil evaluation, and other testing as needed
• Administer eye medications
• May assist physicians during minor surgical procedures.
• Will train to maintain and calibrate ophthalmic and surgical instruments
• Must have a clear understanding of company policies including the company manual
• Must be willing and able to drive independently to other facilities

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 willing and able to drive independently to other facilities

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• We are willing to provide training.
• Healthcare / Medical experience preferred but not required.

Our full-time employment package offers:

• 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

We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of our clinical groups will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital/domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation, and gender identity and/or expression, other dimensions of diversity or common human decency. We value diversity in thought and culture and welcome highly skilled, capable, competent, collegial members to our team.