Ophthalmic Photographer - Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities

Title: Ophthalmic Photographer
Company: Retina Associates of Kentucky
Location: Lexington, KY
Travel: Travel to our other offices (Danville, Somerset, Paintsville, Ashland, Louisville, Jeffersonville, Elizabethtown, Frankfort) will be required regularly. We do pay mileage reimbursement if using personal vehicle!

Perks:

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

Hours:

• Full Time
• Our offices are open from Monday-Friday 6:30am-5:30pm. You may need to work a little earlier/later as needed.

Requirements:

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

FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

JOB SUMMARY   

Ophthalmic Photographer / Technicians use ophthalmic techniques to perform examination and work up of patients in a clinic setting and also directly provides Physician(s) with a physical, tangible product; a photograph of the highest quality possible which best documents and illustrates the patient's pathology/anomaly. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Color stereo Retinal Fundus photography and Serial Stereo Retinal Intravenous Fluorescein Angiography skills, including IV start up and dye administration.  
• External ocular photography and performs OCT on patients with speed and accuracy; may assist Physician(s) with treatments when needed. 
• Skilled in ophthalmic terminology, ability to type words accurately with speed and knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system; may be required to Scribe for Physicians if needed.  
• Reviews patient's past and current medical and ophthalmic history including information regarding medications, allergies and family history of eye problems. 
• Identifies any potential patient concerns and brings these issues to the attention of the Office Coordinator or Physician as appropriate. 
• Ability to measure and record both distance and near visual acuity and pinhole acuity; performs preliminary refraction using objective equipment. 
• Ability to measure intraocular pressures by applanation tonometry, pneumatonometry and/or use of tonopen and checks pupillary response to light and pupillary defects. 
• Performs basic visual field testing and patient education as directed by Physician. 
• Ability to prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures; measures and records vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate) as required. 
• Ability to instill eye drops as directed by the Physician and assist in the application of dressings, shields and eye patches.   
• Keeps examination, treatment, laser and any other assigned rooms cleaned and stocked with supplies, medication logs and inventories up to date. 
• Responsible for the proper handling of all equipment related to job and assists with equipment maintenance and repairs when necessary. 
• Highly encouraged to obtain certification as Certified Retinal Angiographer (CRA). 
• Requires proficient keyboarding skills, use of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and image management system. 
• Utilize electronic mail and other instant messaging systems. 
• May consent patient for treatment and procedures. 
• Provides consistent, excellent customer service. 
• Assists with patient transfers as necessary. 
• Travel to other locations as assigned.  

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Favorable result on background check required 
• Must be able to provide proof of their identity and their right to work in the United States
• Strong attention to detail with superior photography skills.  
• Analytical and problem solving skills. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.  
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with others (teamwork) and provide superior customer service to patients. 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE  

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required 
• Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification or a related area of study preferred 

LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS  

• Minimum Required: None  
   

SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY   

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook  
   

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.

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.