Ophthalmic Technician I — Growth & Training Path

Vision Innovation Partners; Charlotte Hall (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Excellent comprehensive benefits

401(K)

Eye care discounts

Continuing education allowances

Career growth and development

PTO and holidays off

Job summary

Vision Innovation Partners in Maryland seeks an Ophthalmic Technician I to support clinicians with diagnostic tests and patient care. On-the-job training available, with path toward ophthalmic technician or scribe roles.

Responsibilities include taking medical histories, performing tonometry, refraction, retinoscopy, using Humphrey analyzer and OCT, dilating eyes, guiding patients on eye drops and contacts, and assisting with inventory. Travel to other locations may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in the medical field preferred (medical assistant, scribe, patient care tech, nursing assistant, pharmacy tech, etc).
• Experience with EMR systems and MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) is desirable.
• Experience as an ophthalmic technician or scribe is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take medical histories and verify information.
• Perform visual function and diagnostic tests (applanation tonometry, refraction, retinoscopy).
• Use Humphrey field analyzer and OCT to take eye measurements.
• Inform ophthalmologist about changes in visual acuity and vision issues.
• Dilate eyes to prepare for exam.
• Explain proper use of eye drops or medications.
• Explain contact lens usage.
• Assist with inventory management.
• May travel to other locations.

Skills

Medical experience

Patient care

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

Vision Innovation Partners in Maryland seeks an Ophthalmic Technician I to support clinicians with diagnostic tests and patient care. On-the-job training available, with path toward ophthalmic technician or scribe roles.

Responsibilities include taking medical histories, performing tonometry, refraction, retinoscopy, using Humphrey analyzer and OCT, dilating eyes, guiding patients on eye drops and contacts, and assisting with inventory. Travel to other locations may be required.