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Harry H Huang, MD, PA is Hiring an Ophthalmic Technician (Medical Assistant) Near Bethesda, MD

WHO WE ARE

The office of Harry H. Huang, MD, PA is a fast-paced, tech-forward Ophthalmology practice with two physicians located in Bethesda, MD. Our physicians believe in utilizing the most advanced, cutting-edge ophthalmic technology to provide personalized, high-quality patient care. Our office strives to build long-lasting, strong relationships with patients by combining our physicians’ expertise with an atmosphere of warmth, optimism, and reassurance.

THE POSITION

The Ophthalmic Technician (Medical Assistant) is a direct patient care position where the individual will be working directly with our physicians as well as the rest of the Tech team. Our physicians pride themselves on their passion for guiding talented medical professionals, so individuals who come into our office should have a strong desire to learn and grow their knowledge of the medical field. Many of our previous technicians have successfully gone on to attend Medical, Physician Assistant and Nursing schools, and other graduate programs.

After extensive training is provided, the Ophthalmic Technician’s daily responsibilities will include:

  • Screening patients and documenting personal and family histories, medications, chief complaints, etc
  • Checking visual acuity
  • Performing diagnostic testing using state-of-the art technology such as visual fields, fundus photography, optical coherence topography and specular microscopy
  • Educating patients regarding cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration
  • Taking measurements for cataract surgery
  • Prepping patients for laser procedures
  • Managing the flow of the office as well as performing other tasks as needed

Ophthalmic Technicians also have the opportunity to see the surgical side of the practice and observe cataract surgery alongside the physicians.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • You are a motivated, enthusiastic individual who thrives in fast-paced environments
  • You are excited to be fully immersed in all aspects of patient care and work directly with patients every single day
  • You have a Bachelor's degree with a strong science background OR prior experience as an Ophthalmic Technician
  • You have prior patient care experience (preferred, but not required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Medical specialties:

  • Ophthalmology

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have plans to attend med/ PA/grad school? If yes, are you planning to go back to school in the summer/fall of 2025 or will it be later?

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Bethesda, MD 20817: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$47k-58k (estimate)

POST DATE

03/28/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

05/09/2024

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