Ophthalmic Technician 1- Morristown - Spectrum Vision Partners
Description
OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN 1WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Spectrum Vision Partners ("SVP") and OCLI Vision ("OCLI") work together to provide world class eye care to our patients to improve lives.
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 and offer fantastic benefits and PTOTHE OPPORTUNITY AT HAND
We're looking for passionate and empathetic people to join our team as Ophthalmic Techs. Our Techs are responsible for all the pre-exam elements of the patient visit. This includes 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.
OUR EXPECTATIONS OF YOU
You'll test and record patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception
You'll apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes and collect and process specimens for testing
You'll triage emergency cases appropriately into physicians' schedule and maintain patient flow
You'll prepare patient and procedure room and assist ophthalmologist with procedures as needed
You'll perform first level maintenance on equipment and notify the office manager of any equipment malfunctions
You will be expected to utilize, as appropriate, infection control techniques and universal precautions, and to maintain confidentiality at all times
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
You're an excellent communicator - both verbally and written
You're outgoing, you love the idea of interacting with patients everyday
You're comfortable providing white glove service and responding quickly to our patients needs
You're a dependable problem solver - you're the one people call to keep cool in stressful situations
You have a positive, can-do attitude and work well in collaborative environments
You're flexible - you roll with the punches and easily accept change
You're 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
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.WHO WE ARE
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.
At Spectrum Vision Partners we know that cultivating diversity and fostering an inclusive work environment is critical to our impact and success.
We create an environment where no individual is advantaged or disadvantaged because of their background.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.
With a commitment 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.