Ophthalmic Technician Job at Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons
Description
As an Ophthalmic Technician you will greet patients and explain what they should expect during their examination. An Ophthalmic Technician escorts the patient to an exam room and performs diagnostic ophthalmic tests and procedures prior to physician seeing them.
Schedule
Monday - Friday variable hours to include late nights. Rotational Saturdays per practice need.
Must be able to travel to Kent, Stow, and Akron offices.
What you will be doing
- Complete a detailed patient history including past medical history, family medical history and chief complaint
- Check patient’s visual acuity which includes far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception
- Examine eyes for abnormalities
- Perform other tests and measurements including A-scans, B-scans, fundus photography, corneal topography, HRTII and pachymetry
- Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes
- Measures intraocular pressure of eyes (glaucoma test)
- Read patient’s eyeglass prescription with automated lensometry
- Chart results in patient’s electronic medical record
- Provide chair-side physician assistance as needed
- Prepare necessary paperwork for surgeries ordered by the physicians
- Give instructions to patients concerning eye care
- E-prescribe or phone in prescriptions for patients
- Maintain patient confidentiality following HIPAA regulations
- Ensure appropriate supplies/equipment are available and functional for patient care
What you know
Required
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a motor vehicle
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time and lift up to 50lbs
Desired
- One (1) or more years of experience working in a medical practice
- Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology
What you will receive
- Competitive wages
- Robust benefit package including medical, dental, life and disability (short- and long-term) insurance
- Generous paid time off (PTO) program
- Seven (7) company paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Uniform reimbursement
- An organization focused on People, Passion, Purpose and Progress
- Inspirational culture
About Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons
Midwest Vision Partners was founded in 2019 to build a premier eye care platform in partnership with Alpine Investors, a San Francisco-based private equity firm. Alpine is a strong supporter of MVP, given their PeopleFirst™ philosophy, unparalleled track record, significant financial resources, and a commitment to building a platform that includes physician leadership at the highest levels.
Headquartered in Chicago, our mission is to provide world-class support to ophthalmologists and optometrists, enabling them to focus on improving patients’ vision to help people live their best lives. Today, MVP’s network consists of 16 practices, 125 physicians, and roughly 1500 employees providing medical and surgical eyecare services at over 60 locations throughout the Midwest. We strive to be the premier provider of eyecare in the Midwest through a culture of collaboration and excellence.
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