Ophthalmic Technician I

Icarespecialists; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Eye care discounts

PTO and holidays off

Continuing education allowances

Job summary

Vision Innovation Partners in Elkridge, MD is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician I to support providers with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures and related administrative tasks.

The role offers on-the-job training and a path toward a career as an ophthalmic technician or scribe, with responsibilities spanning patient histories, eye tests, device measurements, and inventory support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in the medical field (medical assistant, medical scribe, patient care technician, nursing assistant, pharmacy technician, etc.).
• Experience with EMR tools.
• Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Ophthalmic technician or scribe experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take medical histories and verify information.
• Perform visual function and diagnostic tests (applanation tonometry, refraction, retinoscopy).
• Use devices to take eye measurements (Humphrey field analyzer, OCT).
• Notify ophthalmologist about changes in vision or acuity.
• Dilate eyes for exams.
• Explain eye drop and medication usage.
• Explain contact lens use.
• Assist with inventory management.

Skills

Medical field experience

EMR tools

MS Office

Ophthalmic technician experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Humphrey field analyzer

OCT device

Job description

Overview

At Vision Innovation Partners, we exist to protect and restore vision. Because Vision is our Mission, everyone at VIP focuses on providing great patient outcomes and experiences. A career at VIP provides opportunities for growth and development, and a culture centered on our Shared Values – PATIENTS.

We are seeking an Ophthalmic Technician I to join our patient care team. Our ideal candidate would have medical experience and passion for patient care. We are willing to provide on-the-job training and experience to the right candidate as they work towards a career path of an ophthalmic technician or scribe. In this role, your primary tasks are to assist the providers with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

What You Will Do:

• Take medical histories and verify information


• Perform visual function and diagnostic tests, such as applanation tonometry, refraction, and retinoscopy


• Utilize tools such as a Humphrey field analyzer and OCT to take eye measurements


• Inform the ophthalmologist about changes to a patient's visual acuity and other vision issues


• Dilate eyes to prepare patients for their eye exam


• Explain how to properly use eye drops or other medications


• Explain how to properly use contact lenses


• Assist with inventory management

Qualifications

$18-20 an hour

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as, but not limited to full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility, annual educational reimbursement, and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

What You Will Bring:

• High school diploma or GED certificate


• Previous experience in the medical field in roles such as a medical assistant, medical scribe, patient care technician, nursing assistant, pharmacy technician etc.


• Experience with EMR tools


• Proficient with MS Office tools (outlook, excel, word)


• Experience working as an ophthalmic technician or scribe is a plus

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation package


• Excellent comprehensive benefits


• 401(K)


• Significant eye care discounts


• Continuing education allowances


• Career growth and development


• PTO and holidays off

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.