Ophthalmic Associate

careers-visioninnovation-partners; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Eye care discounts

Continuing education allowances

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Vision Innovation Partners is seeking an Ophthalmic Associate to join our patient care team. The role focuses on assisting providers with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures and related administrative tasks. Training is provided to grow into an ophthalmic technician or scribe.

You will perform visual function tests, verify patient histories, and use equipment like Humphrey and OCT. Willingness to travel to multiple locations is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Take medical histories and verify information.
• Perform visual function and diagnostic tests (applanation tonometry, refraction, retinoscopy).
• Utilize tools such as a Humphrey field analyzer and OCT to take eye measurements.
• Inform 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.
• Assist with inventory management.
• Willing to travel to other locations.

Skills

Medical history taking

Eye exam support

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Humphrey field analyzer

OCT

Job description

Overview

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 Associate to join our patient care team. Our ideal candidate passion for healthcare and learning. We are willing to provide on-the-job training and experience to the right candidate as they work towards a career path of an ophthalmic technician or scribe. 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
• Assist with inventory management
• Must be willing to travel to other locations

Qualifications

What You Will Bring:

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Proficient with MS Office tools (outlook, excel, word)

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.