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EyeSouth Partners LLC

Ophthalmic Technician I

EyeSouth Partners LLC, Cypress, Texas, us, 77410

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Company Overview Eye Center of Texas has 6 Board Certified Ophthalmologists and 8 Therapeutic Optometrist with 6 locations. Our nationally renowned physicians, combined with the most advanced medical technology, gives us the opportunity to offer our patients the highest caliber of care. We offer comprehensive medical and surgical care, including laser cataract surgery, LASIK, vision correction, glaucoma, retina and vitreous disease treatments and more.

Position Summary We 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.

Responsibilities This position requires customer service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a degree of independent decision-making.

Ophthalmic skills include:

Obtaining and documenting patient history

Determining visual acuity

Performing automated and manual refraction for diagnostic purposes

Retinoscopy and refinement for prescribing purposes

Advanced lensometry

Logarithmic pupillary assessment

Static & kinetic visual field testing

PAM, BAT, and advanced ocular motility assessment

Manual keratometry

Osmolarity testing

Administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by physician

Performing office duties and clinical tasks - entering data into EMR, providing patient services

Measurement of intraocular pressure (tonometry)

Pre-operative preparation of patient

Maintenance and repair of equipment and instruments

Perform ocular imaging including OCT, Topography, fundus photography

Preparation of surgical instruments and equipment

Aseptic technique

Operating room assistance for minor and refractive surgeries

Preparation and labeling of microscope slide and culture media obtained by physician

Performing amblyopia treatment including patching, drops, and prism

Intraocular lens power calculations

Post-operative education

Escalation and triage of urgent patient needs/care

Patient education, advanced refracting skills including over-refraction of contact lenses, contact lens fit/adjustment, advanced slit lamp technique

A-scan diagnostic measurements

Biometry measurements

Qualifications

7 + years of ophthalmic technician experience preferred

COT Required/COMT 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 Benefits We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k w/ Match

HSA/FSA

Telemedicine

Generous PTO Package

We also offer the following benefits for FREE:

Employee Discounts and Perks

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life/AD&D

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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