Ophthalmic Technician: Diagnostic Eye Care Specialist

Valley Medical Services Inc; Ridgewood (NJ); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision

Group Life Insurance & AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays & PTO

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Center Discount

Day care discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to assist the ophthalmologist with diagnostic and treatment procedures while performing administrative duties under the Practice Manager and Physician.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of an approved Ophthalmology Assistants program (COA, COT, COMT); experience in an ophthalmology office is preferred; BCLS certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an approved Ophthalmology Assistants program (COA, COT, COMT).
• Experience in an ophthalmology office is preferred.
• BCLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the ophthalmologist with diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Handle administrative tasks under the guidance of the Practice Manager and Physician.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and provide compassionate patient care.
• Communicate effectively with patients of varied ages and staff.

Skills

BCLS certification

Medical office operations

Organization & time management

Effective communication

Team building

Confidentiality & professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

COA/COT/COMT program completion

Tools

Ophthalmic equipment knowledge

Ultrasound knowledge

OCT knowledge

AScan/IOL Master

Fundus camera

Slit lamp

Job description

Valley Health System is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to assist the ophthalmologist with diagnostic and treatment procedures while performing administrative duties under the Practice Manager and Physician.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of an approved Ophthalmology Assistants program (COA, COT, COMT); experience in an ophthalmology office is preferred; BCLS certification is preferred.