Ophthalmic Technician

Mid Atlantic Retina • Lansdale, PA

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About The Position

Mid Atlantic Retina is one of the largest retina practices in the area and offers bonuses, competitive pay, and growth opportunities. The Ophthalmic Technician takes patient histories in the EMR system, performs vision exams, prepares patients for injections, administers drops, performs imaging tests, and completes charting, scribing, and other tasks. The position is active, involving standing and walking throughout the day to escort patients to rooms, assist physicians, and rotate assignments with other staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Desire to work with patients.
• The position requires standing and walking throughout the day, lifting or moving objects weighing over 20 pounds, and raising the dominant arm above shoulder height to administer drops.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to communicate verbally with groups and individuals, by telephone, and by email.
• Ability to use hands to operate equipment and demonstrate manual or finger dexterity, precision or speed, muscular coordination, and physical stamina.
• Ability to observe and examine patients with attention to detail, process data on a computer, calculate and manipulate numbers, and manage information.
• Ability to read with comprehension, write reports or other documentation, and teach or train patients.
• Ability to sustain physical contact with another person to guide them due to diminished vision.

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.
• Escort patients to rooms.
• Assist physicians and rotate assignments with other staff.

Benefits

• $1,000 hiring incentive for eligible new hires: $500 after successful completion of 90 days of employment and $500 after successful completion of one year of employment. Not available to agency hires, internal transfers, or re-hires.
• 401(k) and profit sharing.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time.
• Bonuses.
• Competitive pay and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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