Ophthalmic Technician I

Atlantic Vision Partners; Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Discount on designer eyewear

Paid certification program

Job summary

Atlantic Vision Partners in Virginia is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician I to join our clinics. You will work closely with ophthalmologists and optometrists to provide direct patient care, with on-site training and paid certifications for growth.

You will obtain patient history, determine visual acuity, perform automated refraction, administer eye drops, enter data into EMR, perform tonometry, and help with pre-operative prep and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in eye care.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient history.
• Follow office workup protocols.
• Determine visual acuity.
• Perform automated refraction.
• Administer eye drops, ointments, and eye solutions.
• Enter data into EMR and provide patient services.
• Measure intraocular pressure (tonometry).
• Pre-operative preparation of patient.
• Maintain equipment and instruments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent verbal communication

Reliability

Willingness to travel

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The Atlantic Vision Partners Way

At Atlantic Vision Partners, we want our employees to love coming to work and doing what they love – helping our patients see more clearly! We provide our employees with continued support through:

• On-Site Training
• Unlimited career growth opportunities within our 45 clinics in Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee,
• Paid Certified Accreditations, and
• Unmatched resources like in-house tools to help serve our patients.

Your Mission

As an Ophthalmic Technician I, you will collaborate closely with our Ophthalmologists and Optometrists to provide high-quality direct patient care. At Atlantic Vision Partners we invest in our employees by providing on-site training and paid certifications for continued growth

Come where you can flourish!

What You’ll Do

• Obtain and document patient history
• Follow office workup protocols
• Determine visual acuity
• Perform automated refraction
• Administer eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by a physician
• Perform office duties and clinical tasks - enter data into EMR, provide patient services
• Measurement of intraocular pressure (tonometry)
• Pre-operative preparation of patient
• Maintain equipment and instruments

Requirements

What You Bring

• 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
• High School diploma or GED, associate degree preferred
• 2+ years of experience in eye care preferred
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position with or without accommodation, including the ability to use power hand tools and lift a minimum of 70 lbs.
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Willingness to submit to a background check (drug screen for Ambulatory Surgery Centers only)

Benefits & Perks

We’ve got you covered in more ways than one! As a full-time employee, you receive medical, dental, vision, a 401k plan, long-term disability, and life insurance. Pay is determined based on qualifications and experience. You will also get:

• No nights or weekends = work/life balance
• Paid uniforms
• Paid vacation and holidays (+ two floating holidays)
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Discount on designer eyewear
• Paid certified accreditation program

Physical Requirements

• Exerting up to twenty-five pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must have close visual acuity to perform an activity including viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, interpretation, etc.
• Must be able to be stationary for prolonged periods of time.

Cognitive Requirements

• Executes tasks independently.
• Learns and memorizes tasks.
• Maintains concentration/focus on tasks.
• Performs task in a demanding environment requiring multi-task and prioritize work.
• Must be comfortable working and interacting with large groups of people daily.

Compliance training and testing is required annually and as needed.

Ready to Join Our Team?

Atlantic Vision Partners provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.