Ophthalmic Technician Training Provided, Weekday Shift, Certification Opportunity
Job Location:
Scranton, PA - USA
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Job Summary
Overview
We are seeking an Ophthalmic Technician I to join our patient care team. Our ideal candidate would have medical experience and passion for patient care. We are willing to provide on-the-job training and experience to the right candidate as they work towards a career path of an ophthalmic technician or this role your primary tasks are to assist the providers with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures and administrative tasks.
Responsibilities
What You Will Do:
- 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 patients 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
- Assist with inventory management
- MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL
Qualifications
What You Will Bring:
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- Previous experience in the medical field in roles such as a medical assistant medical scribe patient care technician nursing assistant pharmacy technician etc.
- Experience with EMR tools
- Proficient with MS Office tools (outlook excel word)
- Experience working as an ophthalmic technician or scribe is a plus
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation package
- Excellent comprehensive benefits
- 401(K)
- Significant eye care discounts
- Continuing education allowances
- Career growth and development
- PTO and holidays off
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Vision Innovation Partners supports the mid-Atlantic’s premier ophthalmology practices and surgery centers through good people, expert leadership, the sharing of best practices and the backing of a leading middle-market private equity firm.
