Ophthalmic Technician I

EyeSouth Partners; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k w/ Match

HSA/FSA

Telemedicine

PTO

Job summary

EyeSouth Partners is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support a high-volume ophthalmology practice in Erie, PA, delivering compassionate patient care and precise documentation.

The role requires strong customer service, interpersonal and communication skills, plus the ability to travel to other offices as needed. Responsibilities include taking patient history, assessing visual acuity, performing automated refraction, administering eye drops, EMR data entry, and maintaining equipment.

Qualifications

• Customer service and communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently and seek instruction when needed.
• Attention to detail and confidentiality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient history.
• Determine visual acuity.
• Perform automated refraction.
• Administer eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions as ordered.
• Enter data into EMR and handle office/clinical tasks.
• Provide patient services and maintain equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Willing to travel

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Zimm Cataract & Laser Center in Erie, PA has built a reputation for exceptional cataract and refractive surgery, serving patients with advanced technology and a personal touch. Known for its experienced surgeons and long-standing patient trust, Zimm provides a supportive, patient-first environment. An excellent place for professionals passionate about surgical innovation and personalized vision care.

We are now hiring for an Ophthalmic technician that will support a high-volume ophthalmic practice that focuses on providing quality and compassionate care to each patient needing complete eye care services.

This position requires customer service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a degree of independent decision-making.

Ophthalmic skills include

• Obtaining and documenting patient history
• Determining visual acuity
• Performing automated refraction
• Administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by physician
• Performing office duties and clinical tasks - entering data into EMR
• Providing patient services
• Maintaining equipment and instruments
• Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as required
• Must be flexible with traveling to various locations.
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• The ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeable
• The ability to recognize inconsistencies

Education

• Graduation from an accredited high school

We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k w/ Match
• HSA/FSA
• Telemedicine
• Generous PTO Package

We also offer the following benefits for FREE

• Employee Discounts and Perks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life/AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance

EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.