Ophthalmic Technician I

Northeastern Eye Institute•Scranton, PA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

At Vision Innovation Partners, the mission is to protect and restore vision by providing great patient outcomes and experiences. A career at VIP offers opportunities for growth and development within a culture centered on Shared Values – PATIENTS. The company is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician I to join its patient care team. The ideal candidate should have medical experience and a passion for patient care. Vision Innovation Partners is willing to provide on-the-job training and experience to the right candidate to help them advance towards a career path as an ophthalmic technician or scribe. In this role, the primary tasks involve assisting 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
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
Assist with inventory management
Must travel to other locations