Ophthalmic Technician II — Career Growth & CE Benefits

Icarespecialists; Kingston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; 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 the United States is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician II to support diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate has healthcare experience, preferably in eye care, and will work with ophthalmologists to assist with exams and patient care.

Must have healthcare experience, preferably eye care, and are willing to be trained toward certification.

Qualifications

• Must have healthcare experience, preferably eyecare.
• Experience as an ophthalmic technician or scribe is required.
• Experience with EMR tools
• Proficient with MS Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Completion of an ophthalmic assistant or technician program strongly preferred (COA or COT)

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

Ophthalmic technician experience

EMR proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

COA or COT certification

Tools

Humphrey field analyzer

OCT

EMR tools

Job description

Vision Innovation Partners in the United States is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician II to support diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate has healthcare experience, preferably in eye care, and will work with ophthalmologists to assist with exams and patient care.

Must have healthcare experience, preferably eye care, and are willing to be trained toward certification.