Ophthalmic Tech: Diagnostic Testing & Patient Care

Summit Health Management; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

VillageMD is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support the clinical team in test administration and patient care within a fast-paced ophthalmology outpatient setting. The role emphasizes accuracy, communication, and teamwork to ensure smooth daily operations.

The technician will perform refractions, tonometry, and other specialized testing, assist physicians, and engage with patients about follow-up care and scheduling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• “JCAHPO Ophthalmic Assistant Certification or 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.

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.
• Provides clear communication to patients regarding tests, procedures, and expectations.

Skills

Ophthalmic testing

Refractions

Tonometry

COT certification

Bilingual

Education

JCAHPO Ophthalmic Assistant Certification

Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)

Tools

Ophthalmic instrumentation

Job description

VillageMD is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support the clinical team in test administration and patient care within a fast-paced ophthalmology outpatient setting. The role emphasizes accuracy, communication, and teamwork to ensure smooth daily operations.

The technician will perform refractions, tonometry, and other specialized testing, assist physicians, and engage with patients about follow-up care and scheduling.