Ophthalmic Technician

We are seeking a highly experienced, friendly, motivated, detail oriented and hard working candidate for a Full Time Ophthalmic Technician to assist our client's ophthalmologists (M.D.'s) with exams and procedures. Duties will include Pretesting, HVF, OCT, IOL, photos, scans, refraction, documenting past medical history and medications accurately in EMR dilation, injections, cross linking assistance, other duties as requested by the doctor or tech supervisor Qualifications Excellent customer service background Efficient and accurate at interviewing patients and documenting histories and visual acuity Proficient data entry skill Demonstrated working knowledge of eye anatomy and ocular diseases Experienced with HVF, Lensometry, Keratometry, Tonometry, Visual Fields, Amslers, Muscle Fields, Pupil Exams, and Refracting. (Will train the right person in lieu of experience) Skilled at problem solving Proficient at working with a computer Skilled in communication, both written and verbal Able to self-direct Highly motivated and able to multi-task Able to work under pressure in a high-paced environment Experience in the field and scribe experience is a plus COA certification preferred, but not required Reliable, dependable and punctual Outgoing and friendly Must be able to stand/walk for long periods of time Some travel to our other locations may be required at times Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Prepare patients for ophthalmology examination by performing the patient work-up, administering ophthalmic testing, dilating their pupils Record patient history summary including change in visual acuity and elevated intraocular pressure and provide patient education and services as needed Counsel patients regarding use of ophthalmic drops and other medications and answers questions about treatment/services Assist Doctors for eye procedures done in the offices Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards of care for procedures; complying with regulations Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, employee is required to stand and walk frequently; sit frequently; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls frequently. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception. Work environment: Setting typical of an ophthalmology medical practice with office type features. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to bio-hazard risks Job Type: Full Time- Benefits- 401K- Employee Assistance Program- Employee Discount- Flexible Spending - Health Insurance- Health Savings Account- Life Insurance- On the job Training- Paid Time off - Retirement Plan. Schedule: 8hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends Work Location: In person- Olathe