Ophthalmic Technician

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians Incorporated; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to support daily patient care and flow in ophthalmology clinics.

The role requires understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care, with emphasis on proper instrumentation care and clear communication with patients and staff. Responsibilities include assisting the doctor, performing testing, coordinating follow-up care, maintaining equipment, and supporting minor surgical procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of two years of experience working in ophthalmology or optometry.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant preferred.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred.
• CPR and First Aid preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor in patient care promptly and professionally.
• Perform technical workups, patient interviews and testing.
• Communicate follow-up care, surgeries and scheduling with patients.
• Maintain and clean equipment; report issues to supervisor.
• Return calls to patients and pharmacies.
• Assist in minor surgery.

Skills

Communicating with patients and co‑war

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Responsible for daily patient care and flow of practice activities. Position requires good understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care. Knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care and usage needed. Ability to communicate with patients, co-workers and supervisors is critical.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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. Report to supervisor if not in working condition.
• Returns phone calls to patients and pharmacies.
• Assists in minor surgery.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties as assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required
• Minimum of two years of experience working in Ophthalmology or Optometry
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certification preferred
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred
• CPR and First Aid preferred

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

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