Ophthalmic Technician

Job description:

Retina Centers of Alabama is looking for an experienced ophthalmic technician to join our growing team. Ideal candidate would have 2+ years of experience working in an ophthalmology office – COA/COT a plus!

As an ophthalmic technician in our practice you'll be required to:

• Be highly motivated and willing to grow with the practice in a long-term position
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of ocular anatomy, ocular conditions, and ocular medications
• Be experienced in general work-up of patient (record, review, and verify complete patient medical/ocular history, chief complaint, visual acuities, lensometry, EOMs, pupil assessment, manifest refraction, basic slit lamp exam, tonometry, instilling ocular medications)
• Be proficient on computer and have experience with EHR programs
• Have accurate and efficient typing skills
• Be able to work under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced clinic environment

Other Skills and Abilities needed:

• Kindness, patience, and empathy when dealing with patients and coworkers
• Attention to detail
• Ability to listen, type, and record information in real time during exam
• Flexibility in job assignments
• Proficiency in manual refractions
• Forward thinker/able to anticipate issues before they happen

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person