Ophthalmic Technician I

Vision Innovation Partners•West reading, PA

23h

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 PT Ophthalmic Associate I to join our patient care team. Our ideal candidate would have medical experience and passion for patient care. 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
Previous experience in the medical field in roles such as a medical assistant, medical scribe, patient care technician, nursing assistant, pharmacy technician etc.
Experience with EMR tools
Proficient with MS Office tools (outlook, excel, word)

Nice To Haves

Experience working as an ophthalmic technician or scribe is a plus

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
Dilate 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