About the role
Company Overview
The surgeons and staff of Carolina Cataract & Laser Center know that our patients have a choice when deciding who to trust with your eye care. Our highly-skilled surgeons and staff treat every patient as they would their own family members and are committed to providing the best care possible, every patient, every time! With offices located in Ladson, Walterboro, West Ashley Downtown Charleston, and Mount Pleasant, Carolina Cataract & Laser Center is your community provider for quality surgical eye care in the Charleston, SC area.
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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