# Ophthalmic Technician - Willing to Train! at Bennett and Bloom Eye Centers > United States · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Abennettandbloom%3A8924519002 (read 2026-11-10). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Bennett and Bloom Eye Centers](https://alderhq.app/companies/bennett-and-bloom-eye-centers) - Location text: Elizabethtown, KY; Elizabethtown (BBEC) - Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Elizabethtown, KY; Elizabethtown (BBEC)") - Posted: 2026-10-29 (12 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-08 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://www.eyecenters.com/our-practice/career-opportunities/?gh_jid=8924519002 ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: not posted - Market band for similar posted roles (United States, n 21890): p25 $55k, median $90k, p75 $154k ## Description (the employer's text) Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician - Willing to Train! Company: Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers Location: Elizabethtown, KY Travel: Travel to our other offices will be required as needed; we do pay mileage reimbursement! ### Perks - Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance - 401k + Employer Matching - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays - Paid Maternity Leave - Eyecare Education Reimbursement - Competitive Base Pay ### Hours - Full Time - Our offices are open from Monday-Friday 7am-7pm. - Your shifts will fall within those hours, and 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 ### Essential Functions - Facilitate patient flow - Assist the doctor in preliminary testing - Verify medical and vision insurances - Effectively communicate with patients, doctors, and managers - Answer inquiries through phone, email, and in-person requests ### SUMMARY An Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit. This employee will use ophthalmic techniques to perform preliminary work-up of patients in a clinic setting, scribe for Physicians and may also directly assist Physician(s) with examinations and treatment of patients. ### ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone). - Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave - Anticipate Physician needs to facilitate the flow of the clinic - Practice urgency at all times with patient’s time, as well as the Doctor’s time and schedule - Comply with all company policies and procedures, including HIPAA - Verify patient’s information by interviewing patient - Record patient’s medical history and current medications and confirm purpose of visit - Record all data in the patient's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) - Check condition of patient's eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity and extraocular movements - Required skills include: dilation, refraction, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography - Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications - Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the Physician - Demonstrates basic understanding of examination and procedure codes (ICD-9 codes) when inputting into the EMR system - Ensure that accurate procedure coding/charges for all procedures/drugs for all patients and correct diagnosis codes are used - Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures; measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse and respiration rate) as required - Open and close exam rooms as needed - Keep examination, treatment, laser and any other assigned rooms cleaned and stocked with supplies, and keep drug count up to date - General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager ### QUALIFICATIONS - Desire to gain industry knowledge and training - Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals - Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change - Consistently creates a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused - Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times - Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business - Ability to work weekends when applicable - Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice ### EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE - High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required - One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS - Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification is preferred, but not required - Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) certification is preferred, but not required --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). 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