Ophthalmic Technician

Job Opportunity At The Eye Care InstituteWelcome to The Eye Care Institute. We are Louisville's highest-rated eye care provider. The Eye Care Institute provides you with more than a job; we provide you with a career. With The Eye Care Institute, we value work/life balance. No weekends or evenings are required. We invest in the long-term success of our staff. Over 1/3 of our team has been with us for over ten years. Along with a professional work environment, we have been named one of the Top Places to work in Louisville for multiple years. We are eye physicians and surgeons in Louisville, Kentucky, and Southern Indiana. In practice since 1984, we have performed over 15,000 laser vision correction procedures and over 100,000 cataract extractions and other surgical procedures. Our eye doctors have a combined experience exceeding 120 years, including over 80 years of eye surgery experience. We also significantly develop new medications and treatments through our clinical trials division, Butchertown Clinical Trials.Education and Experience:This position is ideal for medical assistants looking to expand their skills.Experience with electronic medical recordsPatient Care Responsibilities:Perform technician-specific eye exam duties to prepare the patient for seeing the doctorUnderstand and briefly explain the essential core eye topics to patientsAdminister topical medication to patientsSetup, train, and assist with in-office surgical procedures and laser surgeryTriage acute patient concerns over the phoneComplete patient messages and full thorough documentationProfessional Responsibilities:Adhere to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance.Foster a continuous education mindsetRetain information from on-the-job trainingMaintain professional personal conductStay on taskAddresses patients and other staff with a high level of professionalism and respectUnderstand HIPAA and stay compliant with its standardsCPR certificationWillingness to obtain COA status within 18 months of hire dateEssential Skills and Abilities:Strong communication and interpersonal skillsMaintain current knowledge of and use medical terminologyWell-organized with attention to detailAbility to work as a member of a teamDemonstrates computer literacyUnderstand and utilize EMR and practice management software efficientlyClinical Equipment Skills:Understand and know how to use the equipment for photography and measurements of the eye, both externally and intraocularlyUnderstand essential maintenance of ophthalmic equipmentReport malfunctioning equipment to the clinical supervisorMaintain cleanliness of exam rooms per guidelines providedKeep a total stock of supplies in the exam roomCompensation for this position starts at $16.00 - $18.00 per hour.Benefits Include:Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePaid time off401(k)**Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and medical or religious exemption is required.**