Ophthalmic Technician II

Eye Care Specialists • Kingston, PA

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About The Position

Vision Innovation Partners seeks an Ophthalmic Technician II to join its patient care team. The role supports providers with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures and administrative tasks. The ideal 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 applicants with other healthcare experience 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.
• Completion of an ophthalmic assistant or technician program; COA or COT certification is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take medical histories and verify 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 exams.
• Explain the proper use of eye drops and other medications.
• Explain the proper use of contact lenses.
• Assist with inventory management.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Excellent comprehensive benefits.
• 401(k).
• Significant eye care discounts.
• Continuing education allowances.
• Career growth and development.
• PTO and holidays off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED