Ophthalmic Technician

Now Hiring: Ophthalmic Technician

Are you passionate about patient care and eye health? Join our growing Ophthalmology Team and help make a meaningful impact every day! This role is essential in creating a positive patient experience and ensuring smooth daily operations for both patients and providers.

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Ophthalmic Technician to support our physicians in delivering professional and exceptional eye care. This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented, patient-focused, and interested in fast-learning and growth. Experience in clinical ophthalmology or medical settings, scribing and documenting exams for physicians is welcome.

Key Responsibilities:

The following delineation of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the major duties of this job. Other responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary and appropriate.

· Conduct patient workups (help check patients prior to examination by physician: applying drops, checking eye pressure, visual acuity, pupil testing)

· Perform diagnostic testing (OCT, visual fields, fundus photography)

· Participate in the improvement of patient care, patient flow and operations

· Assist physicians during examinations, injections and minor procedures (help prepare patients)

· Document findings accurately in EMR system

· Communicate plans and educate patients on treatments, medications, and follow-up care.

· Maintain exam rooms and ophthalmic equipment (setting up equipment for the use of patients, getting exam rooms/equipment ready at the beginning and end of the day, cleaning/disinfecting everything at the end of the day)

· Ensure the accurate preparation of patient paperwork/procedures

· Help in the areas of clerical and administrative functions as needed

· Assist with scheduling patient appointments as needed

· Help determine which physician a patient should see medically

· Help in ordering ophthalmic supplies

· Help triaging emergencies patients

· Obtain medical history/medications of patients

· Obtain authorizations and referrals as needed

Qualifications:

· Prior experience as an Ophthalmic Technician / medical office setting strongly preferred (1 years preferred)

· Strong knowledge of Ophthalmic terminology, medical information and insurance guidelines is preferred

· Excellent communication, customer service skills, strong phone skills, and personal interaction skills

· Strong ability to multitask and manage time efficiently

· Successful candidates have a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.

· Ability to type efficiently, use standard office equipment and effectively navigate a computer

We Offer:

· Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

· Full Time - Part Time Roles

· Monday – Friday Hours with Two Late Days

· Opportunities for advancement and certification support within ophthalmology

· Supportive Team Environment

If you are motivated, organized, and ready to grow your career in eye care and be part of a team dedicated to preserving and protecting patients’ vision, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter.

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $26