Ophthalmic Technician — Patient-Focused Clinic (Full-Time)

Wills Eye Foundation; Harmonville (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

EAPs

Job summary

Wills Eye Hospital in Plymouth Meeting, PA is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician for a full-time position. The role involves performing preliminary ocular assessments under supervision, including history taking, visual acuity testing, lensometry, tonometry, pupil dilation, and autorefractor measurements, supporting ophthalmologists and optometrists.

You will manage patient flow in a fast-paced eye clinic, ensuring efficient operations and strong patient interactions, with a focus on accuracy and

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) after two (2) years on the job required.
• Two (2) years of clinical/healthcare experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to the physician with examination procedures and other patient care activities as requested.
• Oversees the efficient flow of patients through the eye clinic, assuring that resources are sufficient for scheduled patients and that they are directed appropriately.
• When appropriate, performs lensometry, including reading lenses with multifocal and progressive adds, power of sphere, axis of cylinder power and orientation of prism.
• Performs intraocular pressure assessments through the use of applanation tonometry and also utilizing the tonopen.
• Instills dilating drops (and other ophthalmic drops) per physician's instructions.
• Interacts and communicates in a professional manner with fellow employees, medical staff and other health team professionals.
• Ensures that exam rooms are stocked with appropriate instruments, as well as patient handouts, & any other equipment/materials, as required by physicians.

Skills

Detail oriented

Patient focused

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School diploma

COA certification

Job description

Wills Eye Hospital in Plymouth Meeting, PA is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician for a full-time position. The role involves performing preliminary ocular assessments under supervision, including history taking, visual acuity testing, lensometry, tonometry, pupil dilation, and autorefractor measurements, supporting ophthalmologists and optometrists.

You will manage patient flow in a fast-paced eye clinic, ensuring efficient operations and strong patient interactions, with a focus on accuracy and