Ophthalmic Technician I — Paid Training & Growth

Socket.dev; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Continuing Education Support

Certification Sponsorship

Employee Eyewear Discounts

Referral Bonus Opportunities

Job summary

AVP•SEES Group in Richmond, VA is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician I to work closely with ophthalmologists and optometrists to deliver high-quality direct patient care. The company provides on-site training and paid certifications to support continuous growth.

You will obtain patient history, determine visual acuity, perform automated refractions, administer eye drops and maintain EMR records, plus pre-operative prep and tonometry, while traveling to multiple locations as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in eye care preferred.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient history.
• Follow office workup protocols.
• Determine visual acuity.
• Perform automated refraction.
• Administer eye drops, ointments and irrigating solutions as ordered.
• 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

Confidentiality

Willingness to travel

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

AVP•SEES Group in Richmond, VA is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician I to work closely with ophthalmologists and optometrists to deliver high-quality direct patient care. The company provides on-site training and paid certifications to support continuous growth.

You will obtain patient history, determine visual acuity, perform automated refractions, administer eye drops and maintain EMR records, plus pre-operative prep and tonometry, while traveling to multiple locations as needed.