Ophthalmic Technician

Ophthalmic Technician

Job Description

As a Ophthalmic Technician you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional patient care. You will be responsible for greeting and rooming patients, verifying their demographic and insurance details, and documenting their medical history in the electronic health record (EHR).

Responsibilities

• Greet and room patients, verifying demographics and insurance details as applicable.
• Obtain and document patient medical and ocular history, medications list, allergies, and reason for visit in the EHR.
• Perform routine non-invasive ophthalmic pre-testing, including visual acuity screening, basic lensometry (if applicable), confrontation visual fields screening, color vision screening, pupillary response observation and documentation, tonometry, and other diagnostics as trained.
• Prepare exam rooms, stock supplies, and clean and maintain clinic equipment following infection control guidelines.
• Provide clear patient instructions before and during testing and escort patients through their visit.
• Accurately enter results and supporting documentation into the EHR and communicate findings to the provider.
• Support scheduling, prior authorizations, referrals, and patient communications as needed.
• Participate in clinic huddles, quality initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance patient experience and throughput.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational policies.

Essential Skills

• Experience in medical and healthcare settings.
• Proficiency in cleaning and prepping exam rooms.
• Skill in patient charting and office administration.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 6 months experience in a medical office setting.

Work Environment

The work schedule is dependent on the location, with some offices being extremely busy and others a bit slower.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Meriden, CT.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $34.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Meriden,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $21 - $34