OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN

32 Paa street, Kahului HI

Description

It's a great time to join our thriving organization! We have positions available in our Kahului Office. Join our team, as an Ophthalmic Technician and you'll be at the forefront of providing quality patient care. At the Bennett Eye Institute, you'll join a team of innovative and accomplished providers, surgeons, and clinical care staff. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. On the job training is available for those with GREAT customer service skills or experience in a medical field. We Believe In Rewarding Excellence! For those who have related experience, education, and proven success in the field - we will reward you with competitive pay and an excellent benefit package too! You'll have comprehensive insurance plans, continuing education, eye care benefits, paid-time-off, paid holidays and 401(k). What You Will Do: - Make introductions and establish rapport with patients. - Initiate patient evaluation, documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines. - Perform pre-exam testing to include visual acuity assessment, including pinhole and glare testing, confrontational visual field testing, assess extra ocular muscles, pupillary evaluation, tonometry,assess angles, pupillary dilation, and all other patient services as requested by the physician including specialty tests. - Perform lensometry and specialized testing such as visual fields, keratometry, A/B scans, and ophthalmic photography optical coherence tomography (OCT), Optical Biometry (IOL Master and Lensstar), microperimetry and fluorescein angiographies. - Assist with fitting of contact lenses and instruct patients in care and insertion of lenses. - Complete prior-authorizations and requests for prescription refills as authorized by physician, with full documentation in patient chart. - Educate patients regarding administration of medications and pre and post-operative instructions as directed by physician. - Check expiration date and inventory of medicines and replace as necessary. - Maintain inventory and order diagnostic medications and supplies. - Assist with maintenance of clinical examination equipment and with ordering of supplies. - Inspect instruments periodically for damage, send for repair, and request a replacement as necessary. - Open and close exam lanes daily, ensuring that equipment is wiped down in an appropriate manner, battery powered instruments are seated properly in re-charge wells, slit lamps and projectors are switched off under covers. - Complete manual refractions. - Follow all safety procedures as per guidelines. What You Will Bring: - Excellent attention to detail. - Be highly organized and able to handle a variety of tasks and responsibilities in an efficient manner with a high level of quality and energy. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. - Ability to maintain confidential employee and company information. - Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and work independently. - Apply exceptional communication skills to interact with patients and schedule appointments and surgeries. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: - 401(k) - Dental insurance - Health insurance - Health savings account - Life insurance - Paid time off - Professional development assistance - Retirement plan - Vision insurance Rate of Pay: - Starting at $20.00 per hour Schedule: - Day shift with rotating days off Monday through Saturday How to Apply: - Submit your resume or a letter NOW!