Ophthalmic Technician

Vision Innovation Partners•Annapolis, MD

10d•$15 - $21

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 Technician to join our patient care team. Our ideal candidate is already a certified ophthalmic assistant or technician. However, we are willing to provide on-the-job training and experience to the right candidate as they work toward certification. 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
Completion of an ophthalmic assistant or technician program strongly preferred (COA or COT)
Experience working as an ophthalmic technician or scribe is preferred
Experience with EMR tools a plus
Proficient with MS Office tools (outlook, excel, word)

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