Ophthalmic Technician I: Eye Diagnostics & Patient Care

Vision Innovation Partners; West Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401K

Eye care discounts

Education allowance

Career growth

PTO

Job summary

Vision Innovation Partners is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician I to join our patient care team. You will assist providers with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures and perform administrative tasks to keep the workflow smooth. On-the-job training is available for the right candidate with medical experience and a passion for patient care. Proficiency with EMR tools and MS Office is a plus as you grow in ophthalmic credentials.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Medical experience

Patient care

EMR tools

MS Office

Ophthalmic tech experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Vision Innovation Partners is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician I to join our patient care team. You will assist providers with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures and perform administrative tasks to keep the workflow smooth. On-the-job training is available for the right candidate with medical experience and a passion for patient care. Proficiency with EMR tools and MS Office is a plus as you grow in ophthalmic credentials.