Ophthalmic Assistant / Technician Primary Location: Greenville, SC Must be willing to travel to our other offices as needed
Hours: Full-time, Non-exempt
Educational Level: High School Diploma or GED
Required Experience:
At least 1 year of experience in the medical field Preferred Experience: At least 1 year of experience in ophthalmology Retina Consultants of Carolina, the Upstate's premier Retina specialists for over 30 years is looking for a great candidate to join our team as an Ophthalmic Technician (OT). The Ophthalmic Technician works closely with the physicians and other technicians to provide high-quality care to each patient of the practice. Duties include performing preliminary testing, properly documenting chief complaint and medical history, overseeing patient flow, preparing patients for procedures, and scribing for physicians.
Required Knowledge and Skills:- Strong interpersonal skills
- Effective communication with patients, physicians, and co-workers
- Willingness to learn and master new tasks and processes
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Time management skills
- Basic computer skills
Preferred Knowledge and Skills:- Visual acuity testing
- Pupillometry screening
- Tonometry testing and reading
- Ocular motility examinations
Working knowledge of ocular photography techniques (OCT, Fundus, etc.)Our practice has a detailed training program that gives each new employee the tools they need to succeed as well as dedicated trainers.
We offer competitive compensation based on experience and job knowledge. We have a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Life, and Disability Insurance, 401K, PTO, educational incentives, travel reimbursement, and much more. If you feel you have what we are searching for we would love to hear from you!
Please note that any future offers associated with this role are contingent on the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
