Ophthalmic Technician — Patient-Focused Eye Care

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Wills Eye Hospital in King of Prussia, PA is hiring an Ophthalmic Technician to perform preliminary ocular assessments under the supervision of ophthalmology professionals. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role with strong patient interaction and opportunities for skill development.

The role requires a High School diploma and COA certification after two years on the job. Preferred candidates have healthcare experience, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to support both

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Recent graduates from relevant education with an interest in a career in Ophthalmology.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) after two (2) years on the job 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.
• Performs lensometry and autorefractometry, reading lenses with multifocal and progressive adds, power of sphere, axis of cylinder power and orientation of prism.
• Performs intraocular pressure assessments through applanation tonometry and tonopen.
• Instills dilating drops per physician's instructions.
• Interacts professionally with staff and patients; maintains stock of exam rooms and equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Typing proficiency

Multitasking

Ophthalmic terminology

Education

High School diploma

COA certification after 2 years

Job description

Wills Eye Hospital in King of Prussia, PA is hiring an Ophthalmic Technician to perform preliminary ocular assessments under the supervision of ophthalmology professionals. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role with strong patient interaction and opportunities for skill development.

The role requires a High School diploma and COA certification after two years on the job. Preferred candidates have healthcare experience, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to support both