Ophthalmic Technician Job at Cavanaugh Eye Center, Overland Park, KS

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  • Cavanaugh Eye Center
  • Overland Park, KS

Job Description

Job Description

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit 

Title: Ophthalmic Technician
Company: Cavanaugh Eye Center
Location: Overland Park, KS

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Perks:

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  • Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
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  • 401k + Employer Matching
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  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
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  • Paid Maternity Leave
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  • Optical Education Reimbursement
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  • Competitive Base Pay
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Hours:

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  • Full Time
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  • Our offices are open Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5:30pm, and Fridays from 7:30am-3pm. You may need to work a little earlier/later as needed.
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Requirements:

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  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
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  • Favorable result on Background Check
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  • Basic computer skills
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  • Strong customer service skills
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  • Excitement to learn and grow 
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Essential Functions:

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  • Facilitate patient flow
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  • Assist the doctor in preliminary testing
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  • Verify medical and vision insurances
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  • Effectively communicate with patients, doctors, and managers
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  • Answer inquiries through phone, email, and in-person requests

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FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

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An Ophthalmic Technician is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit. This employee is able to handle a wide range of duties while using equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam with an Ophthalmologist. 

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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  • Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone)
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  • Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave
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  • Practice urgency at all times with patient’s time, as well as doctor’s time and schedule
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  • Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA
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  • Verify patient information by interviewing patient
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  • Recording medical history, current medications and confirming purpose of visit
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  • Records all data in the patient's Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
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  • Checks condition of patient's eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements
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  • Required skills include: dilation, refraction, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography
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  • Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications
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  • General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager

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Other Skills and Abilities

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  • Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice
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  • Ability to work weekends when applicable
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  • Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
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  • Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
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  • Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
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  • Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
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  • Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business
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  • Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times

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Physical Demands

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  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
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  • The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit
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  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
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  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

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Education and/or Experience

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  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED), one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
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  • Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) is preferred
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If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

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EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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