Ophthalmic Assistant/Ophthalmic Technician, Omaha/Council Bluffs

Ophthalmic Assistant/Ophthalmic Technician, Omaha/Council Bluffs

• General Information

  • Job Title:

    Ophthalmic Assistant/Ophthalmic Technician

  • Location:

    • Multiple Locations in NE and IA

    • Omaha/Council Bluffs, NE, 68131

    • United States

• Contact information

  • Email:

    careers@midwesteyecare.com

• Description

  Midwest Eye Care is looking for a Diagnostic Technician/Ophthalmic Assistant at our locations Omaha (13500 California Street / 4353 Dodge Street) and Council Bluffs (715 Harmony Street).

  Fulltime Hours – 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday thru Friday

  In this role WE provide the training so that YOU are prepared to:

  • Review and document eye and medical history.
  • Perform a variety of routine tests including intraocular pressures, visual fields, OCT, fundus photography and refracting.
  • Dilate eyes for exams.
  • Assist the physician during diagnostic and minor surgical procedures, including instrumentation, sterile preparations and documentation.
  • Prepare and position patient for diagnostic tests and procedures.
  • Assist the physician with patient education pertaining to the treatment prescribed.
  • Answer phones and return patient phone calls.
  • Record patient charges for billing department.

   

  Outstanding candidates will have:

  • Ability to occasionally travel between offices and during the work day to Outreach locations in Iowa and Nebraska

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Prior customer facing experience demonstrating a professional appearance and conduct
  • The ability to learn systems and software quickly.
  • Possess excellent computer skills, and be willing to work as a team player displaying a positive outlook to others.
  • This position requires a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
  • Associates or Bachelor’s degree is preferred but NOT required.  

   

  Offered Candidates will need to do the following before first day:

  • Successfully complete a background check which includes an education verification and a motor vehicle record check.
  • Successfully complete drug, alcohol and nicotine testing. 

   

  Our Benefits include:

  • FREE routine eye exams
  • FREE lenses and eyeglass frames at reduced cost
  • Annual allowance for Scrubs
  • 401(k)
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Short Term Disability
  • Paid Holidays

• Requirements

  High school diploma or equivalent is required. All job offers are conditioned upon the satisfactory results of a background check, education verification, motor vehicle report and urine-based drug, alcohol and nicotine testing.  An applicant who has received a conditional job offer cannot begin working at MEC until the results from the background check and lab tests are reviewed and approved.