Ophthalmic Technician

Arizona Eye Specialists is a busy, valley-wide Ophthalmology practice proudly serving our Patients since 1953! Our West and East Valley are seeking an experienced, flexible, bilingual Ophthalmic Technician. We're looking for a team-oriented Technician; one with high integrity, excellent work ethic, and a great attitude**.** Certification preferred, and must be willing and able to travel between the west and east valley office locations including Glendale, Goodyear, Buckeye, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Mesa.

Job requirements include:

• Two years of previous experience in patient work-up, tonometry, refractions, A-scans, and minor surgery.
• PC proficiency and good organizational skills.
• Flexibility when requested to travel.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma (or equivalent) preferred.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (written and oral) strongly preferred.
• Two to five years experience as an Ophthalmic Technician/Assistant.
• COA/COT preferred.

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Basic understanding of optics and the ability to perform refractometry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathetic personality giving attention to patient’s needs and concerns.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Demonstrate comprehension of the principles of optics, refraction, and contact lenses.
• Demonstrate ability to perform comprehensive workups.
• Demonstrates computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with all patients using a level of respect and professionalism.
• Informs patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed, and how the patient will be affected during the tests.
• Obtains patient history including chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications.
• Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include Visual acuity, Manual lensometry, Confrontational visual fields, Stereo testing, Evaluation of motility, Pupillary function tests, Color plates, Applanation tonometry, Refractometry, Angle assessment, Dilation of pupils, Contact lens evaluations, Visual field testing, Optic nerve scanning (i.e. OCT, HRT, GDx), Pachymetry, Corneal topography, and other tasks specific to the physician’s needs as a result of new technologies.
• Assist with patient triage, correspondence, and feedback.
• Maintains a smooth flow of patients to the physician, and alters the test sequence as required.
• Confirm patients’ appointments by phone two business days in advance.
• Maintains cleanliness in exam and procedure rooms.
• Maintains backup levels of stock in exam and procedure rooms.
• Reliable transportation to travel between various scheduled office locations weekly as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Essential Functions & Introductory Period

To successfully perform the essential functions of this role, employees must be able to regularly stand, walk, and lift or move objects weighing up to 35 pounds. All new team members undergo a standard 90-day probationary period, during which reliable attendance is required and unexcused absences may result in immediate termination.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Ophthalmology: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (Preferred)
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Phoenix, AZ 85012 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: In person