Ophthalmic Technician

EyeCare Services Partners (ESP); Newark (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid holidays

Paid parking

Team oriented environment

Job summary

Delaware Eye Care Center in Newark, DE seeks an ophthalmic technician focused on patient care. You will assist physicians in the exam lane, perform pre-exam testing, document findings in the EHR, and support patient education and instrument maintenance.

Responsibilities include administering tests (visual acuity, tonometry, imaging), assisting with minor procedures, and ensuring a positive patient experience in a team-oriented environment. Benefits are provided with full-time employment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal and clear communication skills.
• Basic computer literacy required.
• Willing to travel to other offices occasionally.
• 1–2 years in a multi-specialty clinic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and establish rapport.
• Input patient data into the EHR and document findings.
• Perform pre-exam testing and assess ocular health.
• Assist ophthalmologist and optometrist during exams and procedures.
• Assist with contact lens fittings and patient education.
• Open/close exam lanes and maintain equipment.
• Maintain inventory and ensure safety procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clear communication

Positive attitude

Team oriented

Willing to travel

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

COA certification preferred

OSC certification preferred

COT certification preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Delaware Eye Care Center is searching for a patient focused, skilled Ophthalmic Technician for our Newark, DE office - No nights, no major holidays or Sundays, a robust benefits package, a team-oriented working environment where you are heard and respected as well as clear career ladder opportunities.

Delaware Eye Care Centers is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art, individually based, high quality, eye health care. Our doctors are board-certified, skilled ophthalmologists and optometrists that provide a range of services to help our patients attain the clearest vision possible. Our services cover a range of eye problems, including cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disorders, dry eye, and ocular injuries. We have the common goal of ascertaining the most appropriate care for any given patient, explaining the purpose of the treatment, and in initiating said therapy in a courteous and compassionate manner, irrespective of age, gender, nationality, and race or payment program.

Ophthalmic Technician is responsible for assisting the Ophthalmologist and Optometrist in the exam lane and to input data into the Electronic Health Record as well as administering treatment as allowed and ordered by the physician.

Responsibilities:

• Make introductions and establish rapport with patients
• Initiate patient evaluation, documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines.
• Perform pre-exam testing to include visual acuity assessment, including pinhole and glare testing, confrontational visual field testing, assess extra ocular muscles, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, assess angles, pupillary dilation, and all other patient services as requested by the physician including specialty tests such as color vision screening, stereopsis, and dry eye testing
• Perform lensometry and specialized testing such as visual fields, keratometry, A/B scans, and ophthalmic photography optical coherence tomography (OCT), and optical biometry
• Additional testing as requested by doctor
• Perform retinoscopy and refractometry. Assist with minor surgical procedures or laser treatments in the office
• Assist with fitting contact lenses and instruct patients in care and insertion of lenses
• Complete requests for prescription refills as authorized by physician, with full documentation in patient chart
• Educate patients regarding administration of medications and pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by physician
• Check temperature of medical refrigerator daily
• Maintain and conduct inventory of medications and supplies
• Assist with maintenance of clinical examination equipment
• Clean surgical instruments in preparation for sterile processing
• Inspect instruments periodically for damage, send for repair, and request a replacement, as necessary
• Open and close exam lanes daily, ensuring that equipment is wiped down in an appropriate manner and as per office procedures, battery powered instruments are seated properly in re-charge wells, slit lamps and projectors are switched off under covers
• Follow all safety procedures as per guidelines
• Prioritize building and maintaining a positive relationship with doctors and clinical colleagues
• Executes duties of position in a professional and courteous manner
• Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, staff, managers, and doctors
• Basic computer literacy required
• Highly energetic with a positive attitude
• Must be willing to travel to other offices occasionally to meet the demands of business
• Must be able to walk and stand for eight hours
• Must be able to type or write legibly in a dimly lit setting
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) preferred
• Certified Ophthalmic Scribe (OSC) preferred
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred
• At least one to two years' experience in multi-specialty clinic preferred

In Turn We Will Provide:

• Benefits to full time team members that include comprehensive medical, dental and optical coverage, 401K and short-term disability.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Paid parking where applicable.
• Team oriented working environment where you are heard and respected.