Ophthalmic Technician

Paul Phillips Eye & Surgery Center; Flemington Junction (NJ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401 (k) matching

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Employee discount

Uniform allowance

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Paul Phillips Eye & Surgery Center in Flemington, NJ is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support a busy practice and deliver exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate will have a medical background, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced ophthalmology setting.

Responsibilities include patient introductions, vision testing, OCT and other diagnostic tests, assisting physicians, administering eye drops, and entering data into the EHR.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of specialized ophthalmic experience is desirable or on-the-job training upon hiring.
• Medical office experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Introduce and establish rapport with patients; initiate evaluation and document history.
• Perform tests to assess visual acuity.
• Conduct diagnostic testing such as visual fields, OCT, Optos, fundus photography and corneal topography.
• Assist physicians during patient exams.
• Administer eye drops and ointments as ordered.
• Enter data in the EHR and maintain records.
• Maintain and sanitize equipment and prepare rooms between patients.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Willingness to travel

Evening/weekend work

Education

High school diploma

Ophthalmic experience (1 year desirable)

Medical office experience required

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Who We Are

Paul Phillips Eye & Surgery Center is a physician-owned multi-specialty ophthalmic practice that offers comprehensive eyecare services in surgical and medical retina, cataract and refractive surgery, uveitis, glaucoma, oculoplasties, contact lens fitting and supply, and full service optical. The main location is in Flemington, NJ with two satellite offices in Bridgewater, NJ and Clinton, NJ.

Who You Are

We are actively seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support a busy, high-volume ophthalmic practice committed to delivering exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong medical background, excellent customer service skills, and a compassionate, empathetic approach to patient interactions. Attention to detail is essential, along with the ability to anticipate and meet patient needs while maintaining a consistent focus on quality care.

What You'll Do

• Make introductions and establish rapport with patients. Initiate patient evaluation and document history.
• Perform test to assess visual acuity.
• Perform diagnostic testing such as visual fields, OCT, Optos, fundus photography and corneal topography.
• Assist physicians during the patient exams.
• Administer eye drops and ointments to the eye as ordered by the physician.
• Perform office duties and clinical tasks and enter data in the electronic health record system (EHR).
• Maintain and sanitize equipment and instruments and clean and prepare rooms between patients.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Strong customer service skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills as well as a neat and professional appearance
• Problem solving skills with attention to detail to notice inconsistencies; possess a degree of independent decision-making
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must be willing to travel to other office locations as required
• Must be able to work at least one evening per week and an occasional Saturday

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One year of specialized ophthalmic experience is desirable or completion of on-the job training upon hiring
• Medical office experience is required

What We Offer

Hourly pay rate: starting at $21.-$26. per hour depending on experience

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401 (k) matching
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Employee discount
• Uniform allowance
• Additional voluntary benefits

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive salary and benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about healthcare and enjoy working with patients, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time In-office

8-hour shift

Weekends as needed

Medical Specialty:

Ophthalmology

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