Ophthalmic Technician

Eyesight Ophthalmic Services • Somersworth, NH

55d • $18 - $28 • Hybrid

About The Position

Eyesight Ophthalmic Services is seeking Ophthalmic Technicians for its various office locations in Kittery, Maine, and Portsmouth, Exeter, and Somersworth, New Hampshire. This is a full-time career opportunity within an MD-owned private eye care practice with over 100 employees, including 8 Ophthalmologists and 6 Optometrists. The ideal candidate is personable, intelligent, and positive, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and enjoys working with people. The role involves significant patient interaction via face-to-face, phone, and written communication.

Requirements

• High School graduate or GED is required
• Must be able to access and reach patients
• Ability to operate office and diagnostic equipment requiring hand and finger dexterity
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects
• Speak clearly so listeners can understand
• Ability to communicate with patients – speak with and understand patients
• Specific vision abilities required include reading small print, seeing near objects and working with computer
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness

Nice To Haves

• Prior Experience in Ophthalmic office
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
• Medical assistant
• CPR certification
• Experience in the medical field is preferred but not necessary

Responsibilities

• Acquire medical history
• Administer tests
• Operate and maintain testing equipment
• Direct patients during various exams
• Assist with more complex tests (i.e. refractions)
• Coordinate follow-up care
• Order and maintain clinic supplies
• Assist with educating patients on pre and post-operative care and instructions

Benefits

• Good starting salary
• Benefit package including 401(k)
• Short term disability

What This Job Offers

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