Ophthalmic Technician

Visioninnovation Partners; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Ophthalmic Technician to enhance patient care. This role involves assisting with diagnostic tests, managing patient information, and providing essential support during eye examinations. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and preferably some training or experience in ophthalmic procedures. This innovative firm offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. If you're passionate about eye care and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(K)

Eye Care Discounts

Continuing Education Allowances

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Qualifications

• Certified ophthalmic assistant or technician preferred.
• Experience with diagnostic tests and EMR tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Perform visual function and diagnostic tests.
• Manage inventory and prepare patients for exams.

Skills

Ophthalmic Assistant Certification

Visual Function Tests

Bilingual Spanish

MS Office Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Ophthalmic Technician Program

Tools

Humphrey Field Analyzer

OCT

EMR Tools

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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 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
• Ability to travel to any OMNI location to assist clinic
  
  

Qualifications

What You Will Bring:

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

$15.00 - $21.00 an hour

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as, but not limited to full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility, annual educational reimbursement, and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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