Ophthalmic Technician

Coastal Vision Medical Group LLC is a premier eye care provider, established in 1999. Our mission is to provide the best possible medical and surgical Ophthalmological Care to our patients utilizing the latest and best technology available.

We are seeking a Full-Time Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe. COA/COT preferred, however also a good opportunity for pre-med or pre-optometry students. This position will be responsible for daily patient care and working with our in- house optometrist with post-operative care and specialty contact lens fitting. May scribe and assist surgeons as well. Position requires good understanding of patient care, communication, orientation to detail and teamwork. Must be willing to help in all areas and understand the need for efficient use of time.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Ability to build rapport with patients and provide great customer service. 
• Performing technical workups, patient histories, and special testing. 
• Assist with specialty contact lens fitting, lens orders/tracking. 
• Assist in clinical research/clinical studies, if interested
• OCT, Topo, Pentacam, Optos, A/R, HVF, applanation tonometer, lensometer, MR
• Triage, refill prescriptions, respond to phone calls in a timely manner. 
• Stock rooms, order supplies, sterilize instruments. 
• Ability to be cross-trained and assist in other functional areas as needed Travel between offices as required.

Preferred:

• COA/COT certified or 3+ years' experience.
• Experience in ophthalmology or optometry. 
• LASIK experience required 3+ years.
• Scribe, EHR/EMR, Microsoft office skills.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish/Vietnamese)
• Alcon Laser Certifications a plus

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to write legibly and clearly communicate via phone/email.
• Must be able to type quickly to keep up with flow of clinic.
• Must have manual dexterity to work with ophthalmic equipment.
• Must be willing to travel to different locations to help when needed.
• Reliable transportation is a must
• Must be able to lift at least 10lbs.