Ophthalmic Associate
About The Position
At Vision Innovation Partners, we exist to protect and restore vision. Because Vision is our Mission, everyone at VIP focuses on providing great patient outcomes and experiences. A career at VIP provides opportunities for growth and development, and a culture centered on our Shared Values – PATIENTS. We are seeking an Ophthalmic Associate to join our patient care team. Our ideal candidate has a passion for healthcare and learning. We are willing to provide on-the-job training and experience to the right candidate as they work towards a career path of an ophthalmic technician or scribe. In this role, your primary tasks are to assist the providers with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures and administrative tasks.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- Proficient with MS Office tools (outlook, excel, word)
Nice To Haves
- Passion for healthcare and learning
- Willingness to work towards a career path of an ophthalmic technician or scribe
Responsibilities
- 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
- Dylate eyes to prepare patients for their eye exam
- Explain how to properly use eye drops or other medications
- Explain how to properly use contact lenses
- Assist with inventory management
- Travel to other offices to assist, as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Excellent comprehensive benefits
- 401(K)
- Significant eye care discounts
- Continuing education allowances
- Career growth and development
- PTO and holidays off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
