Ophthalmic Technician jobs in Indianapolis, IN

Abrams EyeCare is looking for a Ophthalmic Technician in our Carmel location. The Ophthalmic Technician will be responsible for performing eye-related clinical tasks that provide information for the doctors to accurately evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients.

Hours vary from 7:30 – 5 pm Monday – Friday. You will also work one Saturday approximately every 4-6 weeks from 8:00 – 12:00. Work schedule can require travel to a location other than your primary location as needed. Hourly compensation is between $18.00-$22.00 per hour based on experience.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One or more years experience in a medical practice
• Ability to work at any office as assigned
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred
• Certified as an Ophthalmic Assistant preferred

Minimum and Preferred Competencies:.

• Interpersonal Skills: Builds strong relationships, is flexible/adaptable, works well with others, solicits feedback
• Dependability: Meets deadlines, works independently, accountable, maintains focus, punctual, good attendance record
• Computer Skills: Skilled with computers, takes advantage of new technology, learns new tools quickly, uses technology to enhance job performance
• Job Knowledge: Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keeps job knowledge current
• Quality: Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve product/services

Primary Responsibilities:

• Skilled at utilizing all assigned clinical equipment
• Uses EMR to interview and intake an accurate summary of the chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications.
• Performs preliminary evaluations that include visual acuity, evaluation of motility, pupil assessment, angle assessment, confrontational visual field, applanation tonometry, manual refraction, dilation of pupils
• Performs manual lensometry to determine prescription in existing glasses
• Performs stereo testing and color plates for all new patients
• Performs contact lens evaluation with keratometry
• Performs special testing using the visual fields machine, OCT machine, external and internal camera, topographer, biometer,and pachymeter
• Accurately enters all necessary data into the EMR
• Maintains sanitary conditions in exam rooms
• Participates in opening and closing duties as assigned
• Participates in semi-annual competency checks
• Performs duties of a clinical assistant/scribe as assigned

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Ophthalmology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Ophthalmology Experience: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations