Certified Ophthalmic Technician - Full benefits, Day Shift

Vision Innovation Partners; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Excellent benefits

401(K)

Eye care discounts

Continuing education allowances

Career growth

PTO and holidays off

Job summary

Vision Innovation Partners seeks an Ophthalmic Technician II to support providers with diagnostic procedures and patient care in a busy ophthalmology practice.

On-the-job training toward COA/COT certification is available; prior ophthalmic technician or scribe experience is preferred. You will perform tests, manage eye measurements, and assist with inventory and patient education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience as ophthalmic technician or scribe required.
• Experience with EMR tools.
• Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Completion of ophthalmic assistant/technician program preferred (COA/COT).

Responsibilities

• Take medical histories and verify information.
• Conduct visual function tests and diagnostic procedures.
• Use Humphrey field analyzer and OCT for eye measurements.
• Alert ophthalmologist to changes in visual acuity or issues.
• Dilate eyes for exams and explain eye care procedures.
• Explain proper use of eye drops and contact lenses.
• Assist with inventory management.

Skills

Ophthalmic care

EMR proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Clinical history taking

Education

High school diploma or GED

COA or COT certification preferred

Tools

EMR tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

At Vision Innovation Partners , we exist to protect and restore vision. Because Vision is our Mission, everyone at VIP focuses on providing great patient outcomes and experiences. A career at VIP provides opportunities for growth and development, and a culture centered on our Shared Values – PATIENTS. We are seeking an Ophthalmic Technician II to join our patient care team. Our ideal candidate is already a certified ophthalmic assistant or technician. However, we are willing to provide on-the-job training and experience to the right candidate as they work toward certification. In this role, your primary tasks are to assist the providers with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

What You Will Do:

• Take medical histories and verify information
• Perform visual function and diagnostic tests, such as applanation tonometry, refraction, and retinoscopy
• Utilize tools such as a Humphrey field analyzer and OCT to take eye measurements
• Inform the ophthalmologist about changes to a patient's visual acuity and other vision issues
• Dilate eyes to prepare patients for their eye exam
• Explain how to properly use eye drops or other medications
• Explain how to properly use contact lenses
• Assist with inventory management

Qualifications

What You Will Bring:

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Experience working as an ophthalmic technician or scribe is required
• Experience with EMR tools
• Proficient with MS Office tools (outlook, excel, word)
• Completion of an ophthalmic assistant or technician program strongly preferred (COA or COT)

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Excellent comprehensive benefits
• 401(K)
• Significant eye care discounts
• Continuing education allowances
• Career growth and development
• PTO and holidays off

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.