Ophthalmic Technician I

Eye Care Specialists•Kingston, PA

About The Position

Vision Innovation Partners is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join its patient care team. The role assists providers with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures and administrative tasks. The preferred candidate is a certified ophthalmic assistant or technician, though on-the-job training may be available to a suitable candidate working toward certification. Healthcare experience is required; eyecare experience is preferred, but other healthcare backgrounds may be considered.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate.
Experience working as an ophthalmic technician or scribe is required.
Experience with EMR tools.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Healthcare experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Eyecare experience is preferred.
Completion of an ophthalmic assistant or technician program, such as COA or COT, is strongly preferred.
Certification as an ophthalmic assistant or technician is preferred.

Responsibilities

Take medical histories and verify patient information.
Perform visual function and diagnostic tests, including applanation tonometry, refraction, and retinoscopy.
Use 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 patients' eyes to prepare them for eye examinations.
Explain how to properly use eye drops or other medications.
Explain how to properly use contact lenses.
Assist with inventory management.