Ophthalmic Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Ophthalmic Technician

Are you passionate about patient care and eye health? Join our growing Ophthalmology Team and help make a meaningful impact every day! This role is essential in creating a positive patient experience and ensuring smooth daily operations for both patients and providers.

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Ophthalmic Technician to support our physicians in delivering professional and exceptional eye care. This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented, patient-focused, and interested in fast-learning and growth. Experience in clinical ophthalmology or medical settings, scribing and documenting exams for physicians is welcome.

Key Responsibilities:

The following delineation of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the major duties of this job. Other responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary and appropriate.

• Conduct patient workups (help check patients prior to examination by physician: applying drops, checking eye pressure, visual acuity, pupil testing)

• Perform diagnostic testing (OCT, visual fields, fundus photography)

• Participate in the improvement of patient care, patient flow and operations

• Assist physicians during examinations, injections and minor procedures (help prepare patients)

• Document findings accurately in EMR system

• Communicate plans and educate patients on treatments, medications, and follow-up care.

• Maintain exam rooms and ophthalmic equipment (setting up equipment for the use of patients, getting exam rooms/equipment ready at the beginning and end of the day, cleaning/disinfecting everything at the end of the day)

• Ensure the accurate preparation of patient paperwork/procedures

• Help in the areas of clerical and administrative functions as needed

• Assist with scheduling patient appointments as needed

• Help determine which physician a patient should see medically

• Help in ordering ophthalmic supplies

• Help triaging emergencies patients

• Obtain medical history/medications of patients

• Obtain authorizations and referrals as needed

Qualifications:

• Prior experience as an Ophthalmic Technician / medical office setting strongly preferred (1+ years preferred)

• Strong knowledge of Ophthalmic terminology, medical information and insurance guidelines is preferred

• Excellent communication, customer service skills, strong phone skills, and personal interaction skills

• Strong ability to multitask and manage time efficiently

• Successful candidates have a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.

• Ability to type efficiently, use standard office equipment and effectively navigate a computer

We Offer:

• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

• Full Time - Part Time Roles

• Monday – Friday Hours with Two Late Days and Occasional Saturdays

• Opportunities for advancement and certification support within ophthalmology

• Supportive Team Environment

If you are motivated, organized, and ready to grow your career in eye care and be part of a team dedicated to preserving and protecting patients’ vision, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter.