Ophthalmic Technician

Vision Innovation Partners; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision Innovation Partners seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to join their patient care team in Harrisburg. This entry-level position provides training for those pursuing certification, emphasizing patient care through various diagnostic tests and supportive measures. The company offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Excellent comprehensive benefits

401(K)

Significant eye care discounts

Continuing education allowances

Career growth and development

PTO and holidays off

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ophthalmic assistant program completion preferred.
• Experience as an ophthalmic technician is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Perform visual function tests and take medical histories.
• Prepare patients for eye exams.

Skills

Diagnostic Testing

Patient Communication

Inventory Management

Education

High school diploma or GED certificate

Completion of an ophthalmic assistant or technician program (COA or COT)

Tools

MS Office

EMR tools

Job description

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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
  
  

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)
  
  

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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