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About the Role

Ophthalmic Techs are responsible for all pre-exam elements of the patient visit, including gathering and documenting patient information and history and conducting routine and ancillary patient testing. You’ll play a vital role in the patients experience with OCLI and in helping our Dr’s to diagnose and treat eye disorders.

Responsibilities

• Test and record patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception.
• Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes and collect and process specimens for testing.
• Triage emergency cases appropriately into physicians’ schedule and maintain patient flow.
• Prepare patient and procedure room and assist ophthalmologist with procedures as needed.
• Perform first level maintenance on ophthalmic equipment and notify the office manager of any equipment malfunctions.
• Utilize, as appropriate, infection control techniques and universal precautions, and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

• Ability to work with all specialties and perform all ancillary tasks.
• Two years minimum of refracting experience.
• Certification as an Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in an ophthalmic setting.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Outgoing personality with a passion for interacting with patients.
• Comfortable providing white glove service and responding quickly to patient needs.
• Dependable problem solver, able to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Positive, can-do attitude and ability to work well in collaborative environments.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Knowledgeable in ocular pharmacology such as anesthetics, steroids, antibiotics, mydriatics and cycloplegics, epinephrine, miotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories is a PLUS, but not a requirement.
• Regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Skills

• Refracting
• Ophthalmic Technician
• COT certification
• Communication
• Patient interaction
• Problem-solving
• Collaboration
• Flexibility
• Ocular pharmacology

Location

• Remote

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 2 years minimum of refracting experience
• At least 3 years of experience in an ophthalmic setting

Education Level

• Certification as an Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or equivalent

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401K match
• Generous PTO

About the Company

• Spectrum Vision Partners (“SVP”) and OCLI Vision (“OCLI”) work together to provide world class eye care to our patients to improve lives.
• SVP, the management services team, supports OCLI vision, one of the largest multi-specialty ophthalmology networks in the U.S.
• Our unique model and collaborative culture differentiate us in the marketplace and in our service to our patients.
• We build our culture one hire at a time, and we focus on building great teams and keeping our employees happy.
• We promote from within.
• Our globally recognized healthcare team is comprised of some of the top minds in ocular medicine.
• Our senior management team has a combined 200 years of eye industry experience collaborating with some of the most recognized practices in the nation.
• While our providers have the expertise to diagnose and treat complex ocular, oculoplastic, and retinal conditions, we’re also uniquely qualified to provide care for our patients from childhood though adulthood.
• We build relationships with our patients that last a lifetime.
• With nearly 1,400 employees, we support over 50 clinic locations, five state-licensed ambulatory surgery centers, and over 110 surgeons, doctors, and other medical professionals.
• Our brands include OCLI Vision, Island Eye Surgi-center, New Vision Cataract Center, AIO, and others.

Equal Opportunity

• We offer equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, or protected veteran status.
• We are committed to maintaining a bias-free environment in which harassment is prohibited.
• We respect cultural diversity and comply with the laws of the places in which we operate.
• We expect our business partners, suppliers, clients, and all of our team members to uphold these commitments.