AEC - Ophthalmic Assistant

US Eye

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

In Person

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Responsibilities

The Ophthalmic Technician will assist physicians with patient work-ups, vision testing, and various diagnostic procedures. They are responsible for maintaining professional patient connections and providing support in a surgical practice environment.

Qualifications

We are looking for a self-motivated Ophthalmic Technician with a strong work ethic and a positive professional attitude. The ideal candidate will have experience in patient work-ups, vision testing, refracting, medical terminology, assisting physicians, and performing visual field and OCT testing. Previous experience in the medical field and strong customer service skills are preferred.

Job Description

OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN 

About US Eye: US Eye, is a physician-led, patient-centric network of eye care practices committed to providing exceptional patient service through premium technology and unrivaled provider expertise.  We are one of the nation’s leading multi-specialty physician groups providing patients with care in ophthalmology, optometry, dermatology and facial surgery.  With 55 clinics and 5 surgery centers, led by 109 providers and more than 1,200 team members system wide, we deliver world class care to patients throughout Florida, the Carolinas and Virginia.

About Albemarle Eye Center: Dr Jitendra Swarup and the vision care experts at Albemarle Eye Center provide a wide range of ophthalmic services in the Edenton, Elizabeth City, Kinston, Kitty Hawk, and Washington locations.  We are pleased to offer services ranging from LASIK laser eye surgery, LenSx® Laser Cataract Removal, oculoplastics, glaucoma treatment, in addition to routine eye exams and contact lens fittings. Our team of eye doctors is proud to provide personalized service with an unparalleled commitment to excellence. Our practice is dedicated to providing you and your family with quality eye care and state-of-the-art medical and surgical treatment.

Job Summary: We are seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Technician who is self-motivated and has a strong work ethic to join our successful surgical practice! Candidates must possess a positive professional attitude, ability to develop strong connections with our patients, treat patients with warmth and empathy, are team oriented and demonstrate the ability to learn quickly and apply complex concepts to their daily work. The right candidate will possess skills of an Ophthalmic Technician and will have experience in scribing, patient work-up, vision testing, refracting, medical terminology, assisting the physician in the room, visual field and OCT testing.

Education and Experience:
  • Experience within a professional environment with a strong customer service focus
  • Previous experience within the medical field (preferred)
  • High school or equivalent education

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
  • This is a full-time position located in Elizabeth City, NC
  • Travel to other locations is required. 

Benefits:
401(K) Company Match
Medical and Dental Insurance
Vision Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Pet Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Continuing Education
Paid Time Off

US Eye provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

US Eye

Our Mission is to team up with the brightest and best providers to build the country’s most admired eye care delivery system providing patients with the highest quality of care across the nation. US Eye is a physician-led, patient focused consolidator in the eye care space with a focus on high quality services and premium outcomes delivered through a well-established vertically integrated model. Our patients deserve the best. Let’s take care of them together.
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