Ophthalmic Technician I

Vision Innovation Partners; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Education reimbursement

PTO & holidays

Eye care discounts

Career growth

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Vision Innovation Partners in Elkridge, MD is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician I to join our patient care team. You will assist providers with diagnostic procedures and handle related administrative tasks, with on‑the‑job training offered.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, plus experience in medical settings and proficiency with EMR and MS Office. Compensation includes benefits and potential education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in medical field preferred (medical assistant, scribe, etc.).
• Experience with EMR tools and MS Office.
• Eye care experience is a plus, ophthalmic technician or scribe preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take medical histories and verify information.
• Perform visual function and diagnostic tests such as tonometry, refraction, and retinoscopy.
• Use Humphrey field analyzer and OCT to take eye measurements.
• Inform ophthalmologist about changes in vision or eye health.
• Dilate eyes for examinations.
• Explain proper use of eye drops and medications.
• Explain contact lens care and usage.
• Assist with inventory management.

Skills

Medical history taking

Vision tests

EMR tools

MS Office

Ophthalmic technician experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Humphrey field analyzer

OCT

Job description

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 employme nt.

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.