Ophthalmic Technician

Mid Atlantic Retina • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Mid Atlantic Retina is one of the area's largest retina practices and offers bonuses, competitive pay, and opportunities for career growth. The Ophthalmic Technician takes patient histories in the electronic medical record system, performs vision exams, prepares patients for injections, administers drops, performs imaging tests, completes charting and scribing, and handles other related tasks. The position is eligible for a $1,000 hiring incentive for new hires: $500 after successful completion of 90 days of employment and $500 after successful completion of one year. The incentive is not available to agency hires, internal transfers, or re-hires.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Desire to work with patients.

Nice To Haves

• One year of healthcare experience or equivalent medical training is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Take patient histories in the EMR system.
• Perform vision exams.
• Prepare patients for injections.
• Administer drops.
• Perform a variety of imaging tests.
• Complete charting and scribing.
• Bring patients to rooms, assist physicians, and rotate assignments with other staff.
• Communicate with patients and others verbally, by telephone, and by email.
• Guide patients through physical contact when needed due to diminished vision.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Profit sharing
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid time off (sick and vacation)
• Bonuses
• $1,000 hiring incentive for eligible new hires

What This Job Offers

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