Ophthalmic Technician

Visioninnovation Partners; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in eye care is seeking a dedicated Ophthalmic Technician to join their patient care team. This role offers the opportunity to assist in diagnostic and treatment procedures while providing essential support to physicians. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and preferably certification as an ophthalmic assistant or technician. The company fosters a culture of growth and development, offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401(K)

Eye Care Discounts

Continuing Education Allowances

PTO and Holidays Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ophthalmic Assistant Certification

Visual Function Testing

Diagnostic Procedures

MS Office Proficiency

EMR Tools Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Ophthalmic Technician Program

Tools

Humphrey Field Analyzer

OCT

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 at Northeastern Eye Institute, located in Scranton, PA. 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
• Utilize tools such as a Humphrey field analyzer and OCT to take eye measurements
• Inform the physician 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
• Must be flexible and willing to travel as needed
• Help build a thriving practice for a new physician

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, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.