EyeCare Partners is hiring: Ophthalmic Tester in Tyler

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network includes over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists providing a lifetime of care to our patients, with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, we operate over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations across 18 states and 80 markets.

Ophthalmic Tester is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist, assisting in providing excellent patient care during visits. The role includes handling a wide range of duties and using equipment to perform initial testing to prepare a patient for an exam with an Ophthalmologist.

Benefits

• Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k + Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Eyecare Certification Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Competitive Base Pay

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone)
• Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave
• Practice urgency at all times with patient’s time, as well as doctor’s time and schedule
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA
• Verify patient information by interviewing patient
• Record medical history, current medications and confirming purpose of visit
• Record all data in the patient's Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Check condition of patient's eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements
• Perform dilation, refraction, pressures, and a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, autorefraction and topography
• Demonstrate working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications
• Complete general office duties as assigned by manager

Other Skills And Abilities

• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
• Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
• Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
• Consistently create a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
• Ability to work overtime when the business is in need
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner

Physical Demands

• Regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Stand, walk, and sit as required
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Education And/or Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred
• Favorable result on background check required
• Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States

If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.