Ophthalmic Technician
About The Position
At Vision Innovation Partners, the mission is to protect and restore vision, focusing on great patient outcomes and experiences. A career at VIP offers growth, development, and a culture centered on Shared Values – PATIENTS. The company is seeking an Ophthalmic Associate to join its patient care team. The ideal candidate has a passion for healthcare and learning, and the company is willing to provide on-the-job training and experience for 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
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Excellent comprehensive benefits
- 401(K)
- Significant eye care discounts
- Continuing education allowances
- Career growth and development
- PTO and holidays off
- annual educational reimbursement
- various paid time off benefits, such as PTO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
