Company Overview:
At Community Eye Care Specialists our mission is to provide our patients with the highest level of quality care and we treat them like members of our family - because they are. We serve the Northern PA and the Southern NY area with office locations in Warren, Dunkirk, Olean, Seneca, and Jamestown. Our mission is simple as we are helping people see!
Position Summary:
Responsible for assisting the ophthalmologist and optometrists by gathering data pertaining to the patient's ocular health status. The ophthalmic technician is proficient in performing appropriate clinical tests, drawing on formal education and/or clinical experience that provide a solid understanding of the theory and principles of eye care.
Pay Range: $19.50- $20.00/hr. Commensurate with experience
Responsibilities:- ClinicalReviews patient chart to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
- Perform testing ordered by doctor and determined by the type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and/or patient history.
- Ability to act as a medical scribe while physician examines patient, entering data into electronic medical records
- Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity.
- Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.
- Ability to assist with simple in-office procedures ensures proper informed consent is obtained.
- Assists with patient education.
- Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
- Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations.
Administrative:- Report inventory and supply needs to leadership timely and as needed for supply ordering
- Participate in daily team huddles and regularly scheduled meetings as planned and required.
- Understand and accept responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer
- Contribute to the team effort by completing additional tasks or projects as needed.
- Maintain positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism
Qualifications:- High School Diploma or the equivalent years related experience preferred
- Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred
- Ophthalmic and/or optometric technician experience preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Company Benefits
- We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:
Medical
DentalVision 401k w/ MatchHSA/FSATelemedicineGenerous PTO Package
We also offer the following benefits for FREE:Employee Discounts and Perks
Employee Assistance Program
Group Life/AD&DShort Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.#IND
