Ophthalmic Technician

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Ophthalmic Technician North Kingstown, RI, US 5 days ago Requisition ID: 1269 Salary Range: $20.00 To $25.00 Hourly Koch Eye Associates is proud to have served the residents of Rhode Island with field-leading eye care for almost 40 years. We began our practice in 1981 out of a small office in Warwick, and now we have eight locations spanning Warwick, Cranston, North Kingstown, Wakefield, and Woonsocket. Our dedicated team of ophthalmologists and optometrists is devoted to providing top-notch, stress-free care to our patients. The Ophthalmic Technician performs a range of duties which includes preparing the patient to see Attending Physician (preliminary exam, medical history, & testing), preparation of examination and treatment rooms, performing basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures. Duties/Responsibilities: ObtainmedicalandeyehistoryfrompatientanddocumentinformationusingtheEHRsystem Prepareexaminationandtreatmentrooms Performscreeningandtesting(willtrain)topreparethepatientfordoctor'sexamincludingvisual acuity, color vision testing, auto-lensometry, autorefraction, tonometry, Amsler grid, pupil evaluation, and other testing as needed Willtraintomaintainandcalibrateophthalmicandsurgicalinstruments Musthaveaclearunderstandingofcompanypoliciesincludingthecompanymanual You will be required to travel to other location for business needs. Required Skills/Abilities: ExceptionalCustomerExperience–Understandsandanticipatescustomerneeds,takesactionto meet customer’s needs. Strives to exceed customer expectations Proactive- Keep others informed. Ask for help when needed, brings service challenges to the supervisor DriveforResults –Strivesforimprovingthedeliveryofserviceswithacommitmenttocontinuous improvement FocusonEfficiency–Utilizestechnology,innovation,andprocessimprovementstocontinuously improve efficiency and effectiveness Teamwork-Participatesasateammemberandestablishesstrongworkingrelationshipswith teammates and across the organization Celebrates Change- Receptive to new ideas and responds to changes with flexibility and optimism. Mustpossessthephysical,mental,andcognitiveskillsneededtocompleteessentialtasks, 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 and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent required We are willing to provide training. Medical experience preferred but not required. Physical Requirements: Sitting, Standing, Bending, Reaching, Stooping, Walking and Lifting Ability to see, hear, and speak with sufficient capability to perform assigned tasks Must be willing and able to drive independently to other facilities Working Conditions: Travel to other locations is necessary. Occupational Exposure - Category Ill exposure to blood-borne pathogens and may encounter chemical hazards 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. Pleasenotethisjobdescriptionisnotdesignedtocoverorcontainacomprehensivelistingofactivities,duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, andactivitiesmaychangeatanytimewith orwithoutnotice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Koch Eye Associates, Inc.