Ophthalmic Technician

OPHTHALMIC SURGEONS OF GREATER BRID

Fairfield, CT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Best Practices, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Electronic Medical Records, Health Insurance, Medical Office, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Ophthalmology, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Education, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Fairfield, CT
POSTED
24 days ago
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Profit sharing
  • Training & development

Benefits/Perks
  • Competitive Compensation, based on experience
  • Great Work Environment
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
Job Summary
We are seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join our team! As an Ophthalmic Technician, you will be responsible for conducting the initial assessment of a patient, including listening to their complaints or concerns, obtaining a relevant medical history, and measuring intraocular pressures, refraction, visual acuities, OCT, ASCAN's and more. You will also assist as needed with procedures done by the doctor in-office, help educate patients on eye health and best practices, and maintain an organized, clean work environment at all times. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, exceptional customer service skills, and is extremely organized, and prior ophthalmology experience with refractions. 

Responsibilities 
  • Greet patients and gather medical history and relevant information for their visit
  • Conduct an initial assessment of the patient and record all findings
  • Assist in in-office procedures, as needed
  • Educate patients on best practice and eye health
  • Maintain a clean, organized workspace at all times
Qualifications
  • Previous customer service experience desired
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Familiarity with EMR, EyeMD is a plus
  • Experienced scribe is a plus

About the Company

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OPHTHALMIC SURGEONS OF GREATER BRID