Ophthalmic Associate - Growth Path, Travel & CE Benefits

Vision Innovation Partners; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent comprehensive benefits

401(K)

Eye care discounts

Continuing education allowances

Career growth and development

PTO and holidays off

Job summary

Vision Innovation Partners is seeking an Ophthalmic Associate to support our patient care team. This role involves assisting providers with diagnostic and treatment procedures and handling routine administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate has a passion for healthcare, is willing to learn on the job, and can travel to other locations as needed. Responsibilities include taking medical histories, performing visual tests, using instruments like Humphrey and OCT, and educating patients on eye drops.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take medical histories and verify information.
• Perform visual function and diagnostic tests, such as 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.

Skills

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED certificate

Tools

Humphrey field analyzer

OCT

Job description

Vision Innovation Partners is seeking an Ophthalmic Associate to support our patient care team. This role involves assisting providers with diagnostic and treatment procedures and handling routine administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate has a passion for healthcare, is willing to learn on the job, and can travel to other locations as needed. Responsibilities include taking medical histories, performing visual tests, using instruments like Humphrey and OCT, and educating patients on eye drops.