Ophthalmic Technician

Icarespecialists; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join their patient care team. The ideal candidate will assist with diagnostic and treatment procedures, ensuring excellent patient outcomes. Training is available for the right candidate. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off.

Benefits

401(K)

Significant eye care discounts

Continuing education allowances

PTO and holidays off

Qualifications

• Completion of an ophthalmic assistant or technician program strongly preferred.
• Experience working as an ophthalmic technician or scribe is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual function and diagnostic tests.
• Assist with inventory management.
• Inform the ophthalmologist about changes to a patient's visual acuity.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Patient Care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Ophthalmic assistant or technician program

Tools

EMR tools

MS Office

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 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
• May need to travel from one office to another

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)

$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.