Ophthalmic Scribe Technician | Fast-Paced Eye Care

Summit Health; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k savings plan

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Summit Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Scribe Technician to support the clinical team in ophthalmology. You will perform specialized testing, assist physicians, and help maintain efficient daily operations in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

The role requires attention to detail, comfort with ophthalmic instrumentation, and excellent patient communication. Travel to satellite offices may be required; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• JCAHPO Ophthalmic Assistant Certification or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred.
• Friendly, professional demeanor with excellent bedside manner.
• Strong computer and typing skills (minimum 45 wpm).
• Flexibility to work full‑time hours, including rotating weekends.
• Passion for helping others in an outpatient clinical setting.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to commute to satellite office locations as needed.
• Bilingual language skills required or preferred depending on site location.

Responsibilities

• Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.
• Performs technical workups, patient interviews and special testing.
• Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery scheduling, etc.
• Maintains and cleans all equipment being used, and reports to supervisor if not in working condition.
• Returns phone calls to patients and pharmacies.
• Potential to assist in minor office surgery.
• Efficiently and accurately interviews patients and documents histories.
• Independently performs specialized ophthalmic testing appropriate to the subspecialty.
• Accurately performs: Refractions, Lensometry, Keratometry, Tonometry, Muscle testing, Pupil exams, Special testing such as HVF and OCT.
• Scribes readily when doctor desires.
• Provides clear communication to patients regarding tests, procedures, and expectations.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Bilingual language skills

Clear communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

JCAHPO Ophthalmic Assistant Certification or COT (preferred)

Tools

Ophthalmic instruments

HVF/OCT testing

Job description

Summit Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Scribe Technician to support the clinical team in ophthalmology. You will perform specialized testing, assist physicians, and help maintain efficient daily operations in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

The role requires attention to detail, comfort with ophthalmic instrumentation, and excellent patient communication. Travel to satellite offices may be required; bilingual skills are a plus.