Do you want to use your strong interpersonal skills to help others? Are you an organized person who likes working in a team environment? Do you have 2-5 years of experience as a certified ophthalmic assistant?
If so, join Arizona Eye Consultants and grow your career as an ophthalmic technician! The ophthalmic technician performs an extensive number of data collection functions to allow for the proper professional diagnosis of patients’ conditions.
Join Arizona Eye Consultants to be fully trained to this exciting position and start your new career!
Arizona Eye Consultants was founded in 2001 by Dr. Sean McCafferty. We are Multi-specialty Ophthalmology/Optometry practice which includes eighteen providers. Our specialties include glaucoma, cataract, and pediatrics specialty contact lenses. We have over 100 employees and five locations in Tucson. Travel is required among all locations. We offer a competitive benefits package which include, medical, dental, vision and 401k. We also offer PTO and holiday pay for all full time employees.
We are the largest and fastest-growing Ophthalmology/Optometry practice in Southern Arizona and are looking for hardworking, reliable, and compassionate people to help our community.
This position has the potential for a leadership or management track. In addition, certification programs are available.
Apply now to work with some of the best providers in Tucson, Arizona.
Qualifications
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Empathetic personality with concern for patients’ needs
Strong organization with attention to detail
Ability to work as a team member
Demonstrated computer literacy
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply training
Essential Job Functions
Communication and Patient Care
1. Acquaints all new patients with office procedures to which they will be exposed.
2. Informs patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed and how the patient will be affected during the tests.
3. Obtains patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications.
4. Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include:
Visual acuity
Manual lensometry
Confrontational visual fields
Stereo testing
Evaluation of motility
Pupillary function tests
Color plates
Applanation tonometry
Refractometry
Angle assessment
Dilation of pupils
Contact lens evaluations
Visual field testing
Optic nerve scanning (i.e., OCT, HRT, GDx)
Pachymetry
Corneal topography
Other tasks specific to the physician’s needs as a result of new technologies
Skills & Abilities
Education: High school diploma; some college preferred.
Experience within a professional environment with a strong customer focus.
COA or COT certification required or work in progress.
