At Kentucky Eye Institute, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality service, most compassionate care, and seamless transitions between healthcare settings. Our practice is comprised of ophthalmologists, primary care optometrists, and a dedicated 60+ support staff. As one of the region’s premier eye care providers, we take great pride in caring for our patients. We invite you to become a part of our team in one of our 10 locations: Corbin, Cynthiana, Lexington, London, Middlesboro, Morehead, Maysville, Paintsville, Mt. Sterling, and Versailles.
Position SummaryWe are now hiring for an Ophthalmic technician that will support a high-volume ophthalmic practice that focuses on providing quality and compassionate care to each patient needing complete eye care services.
ResponsibilitiesThis position requires customer service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a degree of independent decision-making.
Ophthalmic skills include:
Obtaining and documenting patient historyDetermining visual acuityPerforming automated and manual refraction for diagnostic purposesPerforming basic lensometryPupillary assessmentVisual field testingPAMBasic ocular motility assessmentAutomated keratometryOsmolarity testingAdministering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by physicianPerforming office duties and clinical tasks - entering data into EMR, providing patient servicesMeasurement of intraocular pressure (tonometry)Pre-operative preparation of patientMaintaining equipment and instrumentsPerform ocular imaging including OCT, TopographyPost-operative education Qualifications• 1-5 years of ophthalmic technician experience preferred
• COA preferred
• Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as required
• Must be flexible with traveling to various locations
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• The ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeable
• The ability to recognize inconsistencies
Education/Certifications:
• Graduation from an accredited high school
Company BenefitsWe offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:
MedicalDentalVision401k w/ MatchHSA/FSATelemedicineGenerous PTO PackageWe also offer the following benefits for FREE:
Employee Discounts and PerksEmployee Assistance ProgramGroup Life/AD&D Short Term Disability Insurance Long Term Disability InsuranceEyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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