Eye Care Partners Tyler , TX 75701
Posted 1 week ago
Title: Pre-Test Technician (Ophthalmic Tester)
Company: Eyecare Associates of East Texas
Location: Tyler, TX
Perks:
Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
401k + Employer Matching
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Competitive Base Pay
Paid Maternity Leave
Hours:
Full Time
Our offices are open Monday-Friday 7am-8pm.
You must have open availability to work any shift within these hours. You may need to work a little earlier/later as needed.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required
Favorable result on Background Check required
Basic computer skills
Strong customer service skills
Excitement to learn and grow
Essential Functions:
Facilitate patient flow
Assist the doctor in preliminary testing
Effectively communicate with patients, doctors, and managers
Answer inquiries through phone, email, and in-person requests
FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
A Pre-Test Technician (Ophthalmic Tester) is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit. They are able to handle a wide range of duties while using equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam with an Ophthalmologist.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone)
Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave
Practice urgency at all times with patient's time, as well as doctor's time and schedule
Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA
Verify patient information by interviewing patient
Recording medical history, current medications and confirming purpose of visit
Records all data in the patient's Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Checks condition of patient's eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements
Required skills include: dilation, refraction, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography
Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications
General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager
Other Skills and Abilities:
Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice as needed
Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
Ability to work overtime when the business is in need
Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
One-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) is preferred
Favorable result on background check required
Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States
If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly - only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.
EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
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