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Lasik Ophthalmic Technician: Full-Time

Are you passionate about eye care and precision technology? Do you thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment where patient experience and safety come first? We’re looking for a dedicated LASIK Technician to join our growing team and help transform lives—one procedure at a time.

 Why Join Black Hills Regional Eye Institute?

• Full-Time, Monday–Friday schedule with occasional Saturday mornings
• Starting pay at $20.00/hour, depending on experience
• Supportive, team-centered work environment
• Fun staff functions throughout the year
• On-the-job training and certification opportunities
• Comprehensive health benefits, Paid Personal Leave, and an excellent 401k plan up to 13% after a year of employment.
• Room to grow in a respected and innovative eye care practice
• The satisfaction of helping people see clearly—literally!

What You’ll Do:

• Assist our optometrist with LASIK and other eye related exams
• Prepare and calibrate diagnostic devices
• Guide patients through pre-op and post-op care processes
• Accurately document procedures and patient information
• Keep inventory and stock as needed
• Do day travel with team to satellite clinic locations

Criteria:

• Experience in medical, Optometry, or Ophthalmology practice preferred but not required. Will train the right candidates
• Moderate to strong computer skills.
• Comfort with high-tech equipment and software
• A personable and professional demeanor in interacting with patients and co-workers

Ophthalmic Technician: Full-Time

At the Black Hills Regional Eye Institute, we are dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the quality of life for our patients through state-of-the-art medical care. We are committed to providing comprehensive eye care and surgery for children and adults. We stress excellent service and consideration for the patient and constantly strive to provide the best medical and surgical care available anywhere.

Pay starting from $18 per hour depending on experience.

Benefits:

• We offer a comprehensive benefit package including, health and dental insurance, generous 401k up to 13% after a year of employment
• Sick/vacation leave
• Fun staff functions throughout the year.
• 6 Paid Holidays
• On the job training

Full-Time, Monday through Friday 

No nights, weekends or holidays.

An Ophthalmic Technician is a versatile employee who provides technical services to patients and assists ophthalmologists or optometrists in the examination and treatment of eye disorders. Takes patient history, conducts visual acuity screenings, and performs various technical procedures including refractometry, tonometry, lensometry and keratometry. Prepares patients for exams and procedures along with patient education per the physicians’ instructions. Triage urgent calls and documenting the patients encounter in our medical records system. Operates, maintains, and sanitizes ophthalmic equipment and instruments. There are also certifications that can be achieved for further education such as Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA).

This is a great opportunity for a warm, detail-oriented, and self-motivated individual with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Criteria:

• Experience in medical, Optometry, or Ophthalmology practice preferred but not required. Will train the right candidates
• Moderate to strong computer skills.
• A personable and professional demeanor in interacting with patients and co-workers
• Must be able to do day travel with a team

Patient Service Representative: Full-Time

Join the region’s leading eye care team! Black Hills Regional Eye Institute is seeking a friendly, detail-oriented Patient Service Representative to provide exceptional service to our patients and support our busy clinic operations.

What You’ll Do:

• Greet patients and assist with check-in/check-out
• Schedule appointments and manage patient records
• Handle phone calls and inquiries with professionalism
• Support our doctors and clinical staff to ensure a smooth patient experience

Why Join Us:

• Competitive starting wage of $17.00/hour
• Comprehensive health benefits, Paid Personal Leave, and an excellent 401k plan up to 13% after a year of employment.
• Supportive, professional environment with opportunities for growth
• Be part of a respected organization making a difference in patients’ vision and lives

Criteria:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Moderate to strong computer skills.
• A personable and professional demeanor in interacting with patients and co-workers
• Must be able to do day travel with a team

Employment Application:

If interested in employment at the Black Hills Regional Eye Institute, please download this application and return to 2800 3rd Street, Rapid City.
An application can also be emailed to bhreiadm@bhrei.com or faxed to 605-719-3321.