Ophthalmic Technician I: Patient Care & Eye Diagnostics

Vision Innovation Partners; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Medical benefits

401(k) eligibility and PTO

Job summary

Vision Innovation Partners is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician I to join our patient care team in Bel Air, MD. The role involves assisting providers with diagnostic and treatment procedures and performing administrative tasks to support efficient eye care delivery.

The ideal candidate has medical experience and a passion for patient care, with on-the-job training offered. The position supports ophthalmic testing, patient history collection, and inventory management, with a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Previous experience in the medical field in roles such as medical assistant, medical scribe, patient care technician, nursing assistant, pharmacy technician, etc.
• Experience with EMR tools.
• Proficient with MS Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Experience working 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

MS Office proficiency

EMR tools experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Humphrey field analyzer

OCT

Job description

Vision Innovation Partners is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician I to join our patient care team in Bel Air, MD. The role involves assisting providers with diagnostic and treatment procedures and performing administrative tasks to support efficient eye care delivery.

The ideal candidate has medical experience and a passion for patient care, with on-the-job training offered. The position supports ophthalmic testing, patient history collection, and inventory management, with a comprehensive benefits