Ophthalmic Technician

Icarespecialists; Prince Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an innovative healthcare provider focused on protecting and restoring vision. As an Ophthalmic Technician, you will play a vital role in patient care, assisting with diagnostic procedures and ensuring excellent patient experiences. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development, including on-the-job training for certification. Enjoy a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that values your contributions. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to grow in the ophthalmic field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401(K)

Eye care discounts

Continuing education allowances

Paid time off (PTO)

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Certified ophthalmic assistant or technician preferred.
• On-the-job training available for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures.
• Perform visual function and diagnostic tests.
• Manage inventory and assist with administrative tasks.

Skills

Ophthalmic procedures

Patient care

Medical history taking

Visual function testing

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Ophthalmic assistant or technician program

Tools

Humphrey field analyzer

OCT

EMR tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

Overview

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)

$15.00 - $21.00 an hour

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as, but not limited to full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility, annual educational reimbursement, and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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.