Ophthalmic Technician

Mid Atlantic Retina; Huntingdon Valley (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading retina practice as an Ophthalmic Technician. This full-time role involves taking patient histories, performing vision exams, and assisting with various tasks in a supportive environment. Enjoy competitive pay, bonuses, and growth opportunities.

Benefits

401(k) & Profit Sharing

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off (Sick & Vacation)

Bonuses

Qualifications

• 1 year healthcare experience or equivalent medical training desired.
• Desire to work with patients.

Responsibilities

• Take patient histories in the EMR system and perform vision exams.
• Prepare patients for injections and administer drops.
• Perform various imaging tests and complete charting.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Manual Dexterity

Data Handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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This position is eligible for Mid Atlantic Retina's $1,000 Hiring Incentive! The hired candidate will receive $500 after successful completion of 90 days of employment and $500 after successful completion of 1 year of employment. This offer is available to new hires only, not to agency hires, internal transfers, or re-hires.

Job Type: Full Time

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 1 year healthcare experience or equivalent medical training desired (but not required)
• Desire to work with patients

Job Description:

Mid Atlantic Retina is one of the largest retina practices in the area, offering bonuses, top pay, and growth opportunities for employees to build a career. As an ophthalmic technician, you will take patient histories in the EMR system, perform vision exams, prepare patients for injections, administer drops, perform various imaging tests, complete charting, scribing, and other tasks.

Benefits:

• 401(k) & Profit Sharing
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Sick & Vacation)
• Bonuses

Physical & Cognitive Demands:

• Regular verbal communication, including speaking in front of groups, one-on-one, over the phone, and via email.
• Active role requiring standing and walking throughout the day to assist patients and physicians.
• Lift or move objects over 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, with working environment often in moderate light.
• Manual dexterity for operating equipment and administering drops.
• Observation skills to examine patients and notice details.
• Data handling skills for processing information on computers.
• Effective communication skills for teaching and training patients.
• Ability to sustain physical contact for guiding patients with diminished vision.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Medical Practices

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