Ophthalmic Technician — Eye Care Clinic Specialist

Wills Eye Foundation; Harmonville (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Wills Eye Hospital in Plymouth Meeting, PA, is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to perform preliminary ocular assessments under the supervision of an ophthalmologist/optometrist. This full-time, 40-hour/week role emphasizes patient interaction in a fast-paced clinical setting.

You will perform visual acuity, tonometry, dilation, lensometry, and other procedures, handle patient flow, and ensure exam rooms are stocked. COA certification after two years and a HS diploma are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) after two years on the job required.
• Two years of clinical/healthcare experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to the physician with examination procedures and other patient care activities as requested.
• Oversees the efficient flow of patients through the eye clinic, assuring resources are sufficient for scheduled patients.
• When appropriate, performs lensometry readings including multifocal/progressive adds and axis of cylinder power.
• Performs intraocular pressure assessments via applanation tonometry and tonopen.
• Instills dilating drops per physician's instructions.
• Maintains stocked exam rooms with instruments and patient handouts as required.

Education

High School diploma

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) after two years on the job required

Two years of clinical/healthcare experience

Job description

Wills Eye Hospital in Plymouth Meeting, PA, is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to perform preliminary ocular assessments under the supervision of an ophthalmologist/optometrist. This full-time, 40-hour/week role emphasizes patient interaction in a fast-paced clinical setting.

You will perform visual acuity, tonometry, dilation, lensometry, and other procedures, handle patient flow, and ensure exam rooms are stocked. COA certification after two years and a HS diploma are required.