Ophthalmic Technician II — Growth & Benefits

Icarespecialists; Kingston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Excellent comprehensive benefits

401(K)

Significant eye care discounts

Continuing education allowances

Career growth and development

PTO and holidays off

Job summary

Vision Innovation Partners seeks an Ophthalmic Technician II to support providers with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures and related administrative tasks. A healthcare background, preferably in eye care, is highly valued, and on-the-job training is offered toward certification.

Primary duties include taking histories, performing eye measurements with diagnostic equipment, and assisting with inventory while ensuring patient comfort and safety during exams.

Qualifications

• Experience working 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 (applanation tonometry, refraction, retinoscopy).
• Utilize Humphrey field analyzer and OCT to take eye measurements.
• Inform ophthalmologist about changes to vision.
• Dilate eyes for exams.
• Explain proper use of eye drops or medications and contact lenses.
• Assist with inventory management.

Education

Experience as ophthalmic technician or scribe

Completion of ophthalmic assistant or technician program (COA or COT)

Tools

EMR tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

Vision Innovation Partners seeks an Ophthalmic Technician II to support providers with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures and related administrative tasks. A healthcare background, preferably in eye care, is highly valued, and on-the-job training is offered toward certification.

Primary duties include taking histories, performing eye measurements with diagnostic equipment, and assisting with inventory while ensuring patient comfort and safety during exams.