Company Description
Come join our state-of-the-art medical eye care practice. Become a part of something special, where we are a daily part of helping people discover, overcome, and learn to be the best they can be with the best vision we can help them achieve. We are looking for a friendly, goal oriented person to join our team of Ophthalmic Technicians. We have talented surgeons backed by a well-educated, friendly & caring staff. The Eye Clinic Surgicenter is located in Billings, MT, and is dedicated to improving the vision of our patients.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for an Ophthalmic Technician. This position requires a nurse to doctor mentality to prepare the patient to see the doctor. The Ophthalmic Technician will be responsible for performing patient work-ups, visual field testing, OCT testing, visual acuity testing, tonometry, pachymetry, corneal topography, fundus photography, scribing for the physician, and assisting in minor surgeries such as LASIK.
Qualifications
- Experience in Optometry, Ophthalmology, or medicine
- Skills in scribing for physicians
- Experience in patient work-ups
- Ability to perform diagnostic testing: visual field testing, OCT testing, visual acuity testing, tonometry, pachymetry, and corneal topography
- Excellent communication and critical thinking skills
- Strong follow-up skills
- Must show empathy and compassion
- Self motivated and team oriented
- Friendly personality
- Familiarity with EMR software
- Certification from JCAHPO or willingness to obtain certification (not required but highly encouraged)
- Experience in the field or related field is desirable
Hours may vary. 700a-600p M-F. No Weekends (unless special function). Usually a steady 40 hr / week depending on doctors schedules.
Travel to satellite offices (Red Lodge, MT, Thermopolis, WY, Lander, WY) (rotates with other technicians)
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Employment Type Full-time
Experience: Ophthalmology / Optometry: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
EEOC, Drug Screen including Marijuana (as it's federally illeagl) will be done upon hire, COVID vaccine is not required currently for employement (but proof or excemption may be requested for CDC required report).
A BACKGROUND CHECK and DRUG SCREEN will be administered.(marijuana is federally illegal therefor unacceptable)
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
