Ophthalmic Technician — Fast-Paced Eye Care Pro

Summit Health Management; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

VillageMD is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support the clinical team by performing specialized diagnostic testing and assisting physicians with patient care in a fast-paced outpatient ophthalmology setting.

Responsibilities include conducting tests, communicating follow-up care, maintaining equipment, and potentially assisting in minor office surgeries, with opportunities to work at satellite offices. Requires a high school diploma and ophthalmic certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• JCAHPO Ophthalmic Assistant Certification or COT preferred.
• Friendly, professional demeanor with excellent bedside manner.
• Strong computer and typing skills (minimum 45 wpm).
• Flexibility to work full-time hours, including rotating weekends.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to commute to satellite office locations as needed.
• Bilingual language skills preferred depending on site location.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor in patient care promptly and professionally.
• Perform technical workups, patient interviews and special testing.
• Communicate with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery scheduling, etc.
• Maintain and clean all equipment being used, and report to supervisor if not in working condition.
• Return phone calls to patients and pharmacies.
• Potential to assist in minor office surgery.
• Independently perform specialized ophthalmic testing.
• Accurately perform Refractions, Lensometry, Keratometry, Tonometry, Muscle testing, Pupil exams and special testing such as HVF and OCT.
• Scribes readily when doctor desires.
• Provide clear communication to patients regarding tests, procedures, and expectations.

Skills

Bedside manner

Computer skills

Typing 45 wpm

Communication skills

Team player

Bilingual

Initiative

Education

High school diploma or GED

JCAHPO Ophthalmic Assistant Certification or COT (preferred)

Job description

VillageMD is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support the clinical team by performing specialized diagnostic testing and assisting physicians with patient care in a fast-paced outpatient ophthalmology setting.

Responsibilities include conducting tests, communicating follow-up care, maintaining equipment, and potentially assisting in minor office surgeries, with opportunities to work at satellite offices. Requires a high school diploma and ophthalmic certification preferred.