Ophthalmic Technician

ReFocus Eye Health; Forest Estates (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ReFocus Eye Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join our growing ophthalmology team. This role is four days a week, with rotating one day off and up to 32 hours per week. Bilingual Spanish preferred to support diverse patients and families.

You will perform ophthalmic testing, imaging, and assist in minor procedures, while maintaining high standards of patient care and workflow efficiency in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience as an Ophthalmic Technician.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Spanish language skills are preferred for patient communication.
• COA certification is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Elevate patient care by gathering comprehensive patient information with ophthalmologists.
• Conduct preliminary ophthalmic testing including visual acuity and pupillary responses.
• Perform diagnostic tests such as OCT, perimetry, and photography.
• Assist ophthalmologists during minor surgeries and laser procedures.
• Streamline patient flow in clinic and imaging rooms with the team.
• Administer eye drops (Certification required) and handle related tasks.
• Contribute to clinic efficiency and maintain organized workflows.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Patient care

Ophthalmic testing

Ophthalmic imaging

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

OCT

Perimetry

Ophthalmic photography

Job description

Description

Join Our Growing Ophthalmology Team as an Ophthalmic Technician!

Bi-Lingual Spanish Preferred

4 days a week, rotating one day off. Up to 32 hours per week.

Our established multi-specialty Ophthalmology group is seeking a skilled professional to join our friendly and dedicated team. If you're passionate about providing exceptional patient care and eager to grow in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you!

Your Impact:

• Elevate patient care: Work closely with our ophthalmologists to gather comprehensive patient information, ensuring accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans.
• Master ophthalmic testing: Conduct thorough preliminary examinations, including visual acuity, pupillary responses, and more.
• Perform advanced diagnostics: Administer a range of diagnostic tests, such as OCT, perimetry, and ophthalmic photography.
• Assist in surgical procedures: Support ophthalmologists during minor surgeries, laser procedures, and crosslinking.
• Streamline patient flow: Efficiently manage patient flow in clinic and imaging rooms, collaborating with clinical staff.
• Administer eye drops: (Certification Required)
• Contribute to clinic efficiency: Perform clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring a smooth and organized workflow.

What You'll Bring/Requirements:

• A passion for patient care and a commitment to excellence.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Proven experience as an Ophthalmic Technician.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures.
• Ability to perform indirect activities, administrative tasks and any other assigned duties that contribute to the efficient & high-quality performance of the medical practice.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Bonus Points:

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Certification.

Key Skills:

• Reliability and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.
• Proficiency in data entry and typing.
• Outstanding customer service skills.

We Care: We prioritize patients, colleagues, and families with compassionate, leading care and treat all with dignity and respect.

We Collaborate: We work together with patients, seeking diverse input to share and grow innovative ideas.

We Elevate: Committed to excellence, we exceed expectations by delivering leading eye care research, innovation, education, and outreach.

Refocus is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity.