Ophthalmic Photographer - Willing to Train!

Company: Retina Vitreous Associates Address: Mansfield, OH 44907 Travel: Travel to our other office in Lima, OH will be required as needed; mileage will be reimbursed. Job Title Ophthalmic Photographer Training Provided No medical or eye‑care experience required. Training will be provided. Benefits Full Benefits Package – Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance 401(k) with employer matching Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays Paid Maternity Leave Competitive Base Pay Employee Discounts Hours Full‑time. Offices are open Monday‑Friday 7:30 am‑5:00 pm. Shifts will fall within those hours and may require occasional early or late work. Requirements High School Diploma or GED equivalent Positive background check Basic computer skills Enthusiasm to learn and grow Essential Functions Assist the doctor in preliminary testing. Verify medical and vision insurances. Communicate effectively with patients, doctors, and managers. Answer inquiries via phone, email, and in‑person requests. Summary An Ophthalmic Technician is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist, assisting in providing excellent patient care during visits. The employee handles a wide range of duties while using equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam with an Ophthalmologist. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave. Practice urgency respecting patients’ time, doctor’s time, and schedule. Comply with all company policies and procedures, including HIPAA. Verify patient information by interviewing patients. Record medical history, current medications, and confirm purpose of visit. Enter all data into the patient’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Check condition of patients’ eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements. Perform diagnostic tests—dilation, refraction, intraocular pressure, visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL Master, auto‑refractor, and topography. Demonstrate working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms, and ocular medications. Perform general office duties and cleaning as assigned by management. Qualifications Desire to gain industry knowledge and training. Initiative in accomplishing practice goals. Adaptability and willingness to accept change. Positive work environment through teamwork and patient focus. Professional interaction with all employee levels. Commitment to work over 40 hours as needed to meet business needs. Reliable transportation to travel between multiple work locations with minimal notice. Education and/or Experience Minimum required: High School diploma or GED. Minimum required: One year of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Licenses and Credentials Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification preferred but not required. Physical Requirements Requires frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%). Regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%) are necessary. Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential. Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus—is required 100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary. Equal Opportunity Statement EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr EyeCare Partners