Ophthalmic Technician

Refocus Eye Health; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

COA Certification

4-day work week

Up to 32 hours per week

Job summary

ReFocus Eye Health in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a skilled Ophthalmic Technician to join our growing ophthalmology team. The position is four days a week, up to 32 hours, with a rotating day off, offering a supportive environment and opportunities to grow.

You will perform preliminary testing, assist in procedures, manage patient flow, and support both clinical and administrative tasks. Certification in ophthalmic assisting is preferred, with COA as a bonus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Proven experience as an Ophthalmic Technician.
• Ability to perform indirect activities and administrative tasks that support the medical practice.
• Certification in ophthalmic assisting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gather comprehensive patient information with ophthalmologists for accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans.
• Conduct preliminary ophthalmic testing including visual acuity and pupillary responses.
• Administer a range of diagnostic tests such as OCT, perimetry, and ophthalmic photography.
• Assist ophthalmologists during minor surgeries, laser procedures, and crosslinking.
• Manage patient flow in clinic and imaging rooms, collaborating with clinical staff.
• Administer eye drops (Certification Required).
• Contribute to clinic efficiency through clinical and administrative tasks.

Skills

Reliability

Team collaboration

Data entry

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Join Our Growing Ophthalmology Team as an Ophthalmic Technician!

4 days a week, rotating one day off. Up to 32 hours per week.

Our established multi-specialty Ophthalmology group is seeking a skilled professional to join our friendly and dedicated team. If you're passionate about providing exceptional patient care and eager to grow in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you!

Your Impact:

• Elevate patient care: Work closely with our ophthalmologists to gather comprehensive patient information, ensuring accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans.
• Master ophthalmic testing: Conduct thorough preliminary examinations, including visual acuity, pupillary responses, and more.
• Perform advanced diagnostics: Administer a range of diagnostic tests, such as OCT, perimetry, and ophthalmic photography.
• Assist in surgical procedures: Support ophthalmologists during minor surgeries, laser procedures, and crosslinking.
• Streamline patient flow: Efficiently manage patient flow in clinic and imaging rooms, collaborating with clinical staff.
• Administer eye drops: (Certification Required)
• Contribute to clinic efficiency: Perform clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring a smooth and organized workflow.

What You'll Bring/Requirements:

• A passion for patient care and a commitment to excellence.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Proven experience as an Ophthalmic Technician.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures.
• Ability to perform indirect activities, administrative tasks and any other assigned duties that contribute to the efficient & high-quality performance of the medical practice.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Bonus Points:

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Certification.

Key Skills:

• Reliability and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.
• Proficiency in data entry and typing.
• Outstanding customer service skills.

We Care: We prioritize patients, colleagues, and families with compassionate, leading care and treat all with dignity and respect.

We Collaborate: We work together with patients, seeking diverse input to share and grow innovative ideas.

We Elevate: Committed to excellence, we exceed expectations by delivering leading eye care research, innovation, education, and outreach.

Refocus is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity.