Ophthalmic Technician - Eye Care & Diagnostics

Paul Phillips Eye & Surgery Center; Flemington Junction (NJ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401 (k) matching

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Employee discount

Uniform allowance

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Paul Phillips Eye & Surgery Center in Flemington, NJ is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support a busy practice and deliver exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate will have a medical background, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced ophthalmology setting.

Responsibilities include patient introductions, vision testing, OCT and other diagnostic tests, assisting physicians, administering eye drops, and entering data into the EHR.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of specialized ophthalmic experience is desirable or on-the-job training upon hiring.
• Medical office experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Introduce and establish rapport with patients; initiate evaluation and document history.
• Perform tests to assess visual acuity.
• Conduct diagnostic testing such as visual fields, OCT, Optos, fundus photography and corneal topography.
• Assist physicians during patient exams.
• Administer eye drops and ointments as ordered.
• Enter data in the EHR and maintain records.
• Maintain and sanitize equipment and prepare rooms between patients.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Willingness to travel

Evening/weekend work

Education

High school diploma

Ophthalmic experience (1 year desirable)

Medical office experience required

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Paul Phillips Eye & Surgery Center in Flemington, NJ is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support a busy practice and deliver exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate will have a medical background, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced ophthalmology setting.

Responsibilities include patient introductions, vision testing, OCT and other diagnostic tests, assisting physicians, administering eye drops, and entering data into the EHR.