Overview
We are seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join our patient care team. Our ideal candidate is already a certified Ophthalmic assistant or technician. However, we are willing to provide on-the-job training and experience to the right candidate as they work toward certification. In this role, your primary tasks are to assist the providers with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Ophthalmic Technician include:

• Take medical histories and verify information
• Perform visual function and diagnostic tests, such as applanation tonometry, refraction, and retinoscopy
• Utilize tools such as a Humphrey field analyzer and OCT to take eye measurements
• Inform the ophthalmologist about changes to a patient's visual acuity and other vision issues
• Dilate eyes to prepare patients for their eye exam
• Explain how to use eye drops or other medications properly
• Explain how to use contact lenses properly
• Assist with inventory management

Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Completion of an Ophthalmic assistant or technician program is strongly preferred (COA or COT)
• Experience working as an ophthalmic technician or scribe is preferred
• Experience with EMR tools a plus
• Proficient with MS Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Availability M-F and weekends.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits
• 401(K)
• Career growth and development
• PTO and holidays off