Ophthalmic Technician na Rapid City Medical Center

Join our Ophthalmology Department as a full-time Ophthalmic Technician! In this role, you’ll support our physicians by performing a variety of data collection and clinical procedures that contribute to accurate patient diagnoses and exceptional eye care.

Who We Are

Rapid City Medical Center is a physician clinic dedicated to excellence, choice, and patient-centered care. We prioritize building strong relationships with our patients, partnering with them throughout their health journey. Our team of 90 physicians and advanced practice providers, supported by over 400 employees, combines leading-edge technology with medical expertise to ensure efficient and effective appointments and smooth insurance interactions.

We thrive on collaborating with smart, compassionate individuals. Our work can be challenging, but we are motivated by serving our families, friends, and community in meaningful ways. We value work-life balance and career satisfaction, offering competitive wages, exceptional benefits, and a workplace where you can feel proud of your contributions.

Our benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with profit sharing, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, seven paid holidays plus a floating birthday, paid time off (PTO), and flexible scheduling to support important personal and family milestones.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Communication with patients and focus on quality patient care.
  
• Acquaints all new patients with office procedures to which they will be exposed.
• Informs patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed, and how the patient will be affected during the tests.
• Obtains patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications.
• Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include Visual acuity, manual lensometry, dilation, visual testing, etc.
• Provides back-up to the ophthalmic photographer regarding fundus, exterior and anterior segment photographs.
• Performs duties consistent with ophthalmic writer/scribe.
• Assists physician with laser procedures.
• Assists physician with minor surgery, maintaining practice standards of sterile technique and infection control.
• Provides telephone support regarding ocular emergencies, prescription refills, and patient care questions.
• Performs other duties as required.
  

Must be 18 years or older.

EDUCATION:  High school diploma. 

EXPERIENCE:  Valid proof of certification as an ophthalmic assistant or surgical technologist preferred but not required.  Valid CPR certification. Requires a valid driver's license and must have a clean driving record.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated, advanced comprehension of the ophthalmic assistant skills as outlined by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).
• Basic understanding of optics and the ability to perform refractometry.
• 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 comprehension of the principles of optics, refraction, and contact lenses.
• Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive work ups on three patients per hour.
  

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:  Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings.   Well-lighted, well-ventilated, adequate space.  Exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions common to clinic setting.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:  Must be able to use appropriate body mechanics techniques when making necessary patient transfers and helping patients with walking, dressing, etc.  Must be able to lift and move equipment up to 30 lbs.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements.  Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.