Ophthalmic Technician — Patient-Centric Diagnostics

Summit Health Management; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

VillageMD ophthalmic team seeks a dedicated Ophthalmic Technician to support the clinical staff, perform specialized diagnostic testing, and ensure efficient daily operations in an outpatient ophthalmology department.

The role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time position with sign-on bonus available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• JCAHPO Ophthalmic Assistant Certification or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred.
• Friendly, professional demeanor with excellent bedside manner.
• Strong computer typing skills (minimum 45 wpm).
• Flexibility to work full-time hours, including rotating weekends.

Responsibilities

• Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.
• Performs technical workups, patient interviews and special testing.
• Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery scheduling, etc.
• Maintains and cleans all equipment being used, and reports to supervisor if not in working condition.
• Returns phone calls to patients and pharmacies.
• Potential to assist in minor office surgery.
• Efficiently and accurately interviews patients and documents histories.
• Independently performs specialized ophthalmic testing appropriate to the subspecialty.
• Accurately performs: Refractions Lensometry Keratometry Tonometry Muscle testing Pupil exams Special testing such as HVF and OCT.
• Scribes readily when doctor desires.
• Provides clear communication to patients regarding tests, procedures, and expectations.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Bilingual ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification preferred: JCAHPO Ophthalmic Assistant or COT

Tools

Ophthalmic instruments

Job description

VillageMD ophthalmic team seeks a dedicated Ophthalmic Technician to support the clinical staff, perform specialized diagnostic testing, and ensure efficient daily operations in an outpatient ophthalmology department.

The role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time position with sign-on bonus available.