Ophthalmic Technician jobs in New Jersey

Ophthalmic Technician provides technical services to assigned ophthalmic patients and assists ophthalmologists or optometrists in the examination and treatment of eye disorders. Takes patient history, conducts visual acuity screenings, and performs various technical procedures, including refractometry, tonometry, lensometry, and keratometry. Being an Ophthalmic Technician prepares patients for exams and procedures. Operates, maintains, and sanitizes ophthalmic equipment and instruments. Additionally, Ophthalmic Technician may assist physicians in performing minor surgical and laser procedures. May dispense contact lenses. Typically requires an associate degree. May require Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA). May require Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT). Typically reports to a manager. Ophthalmic Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • Retinal and Ophthalmic Consultants PC
  • Northfield, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Benefits

    • Employee Discount Program
    • FSA
    • 401(k) & Profit Sharing
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Short- & Long-Term Disability
    • Paid Time Off
    • Bonuses
    • Employee Discount Program

    Full Job Description

    Retinal and Ophthalmic Consultants (“ROC”) is in search of an Ophthalmic Technician to provide support to our physicians, provide direct patient care, and perform clinical and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate is experienced and knowledgeable in OCT and visual fields; they are ethical, patient focused, takes pride in their work, has strong communication skills, and is a dependable team player. Our technicians must have the ability to travel to each of our three locations, Northfield, NJ, Cape May Courthouse, NJ, and Vineland, NJ. ROC offers competitive salary based on experience, medical and dental plans, 401(k) plan, and vacation, personal, holiday, and sick pay. Additional educational benefits to further your career as an ophthalmic technician.

    - As an ROC technician you will be expected to perform the following duties:

    - Interview patients for medical history, ocular history, and obtain appropriate documentation.

    - Electronic Medical Records (“EMR”) scribing.

    - Perform preliminary testing such as and not limited to visual acuity, pupillary responses, confrontation visual fields, motility, color vision, and applanation tonometry.

    - Perform diagnostic testing such as and not limited to automated perimetry, OCT, A scans, ophthalmic photography, and fluorescein angiography.

    - Assist in minor surgery procedures such as and not limited to laser surgery, and Injections.

    - Monitor and facilitate patient flow by collaborating with staff.

    - Administer eye drops as required by the physician.

    - Prepare and sanitize patient rooms according to practice policy and procedures.

    - Greet/escort patients to the exam room, educate patients regarding the procedure(s) to be performed.

    - Review and file patient medical charts.

    - Perform clinical and administrative duties.

    - Comply with all practice procedures and protocols.

    - Assist physicians and managers with miscellaneous projects/tasks as assigned.

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

    - High School Diploma is required.

    - Experience in the medical field is a plus.

    - Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certification is a plus.

    Retinal and Ophthalmic Consultants is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

    This description is not intended to be all inclusive, instead is intended to provide a generalized description of the main attributes of the role.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Education:

    • High school or equivalent

    Experience:

    • Ophthalmology: 1 year (Preferred)

    Physical Requirements

    • Must be able to withstand prolong periods of constant movement

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: From $20.00 per hour

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Referral program

    Schedule:

    • 8 hour shift
    • Day shift
    • Monday to Friday
    • Weekends as needed

    Education:

    • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

    Experience:

    • Ophthalmology: 1 year (Preferred)

    Work Location: In person

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • Atlantic Eye Physicians
  • Eatontown, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Multi-Specialty ophthalmology practice in Eatontown, NJ is seeking an enthusiastic Ophthalmic Technician to work full time.Duties:Obtaining a concise patient history.Recording visual acuity.Performing...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • Mid Atlantic Retina
  • Evesham Township, NJ FULL_TIME
  • This position is eligible for Mid Atlantic Retina's $1,000 Hiring Incentive! The hired candidate will receive $500 after successful completion of 90 days of employment and $500 after successful comple...
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Ophthalmic Technician
  • Morris Eye Care
  • Boonton, NJ PART_TIME,INTERN
  • Job Summary:We are seeking a hard working, ethical, and responsible individual to join Dr. Nicholas Apostolopoulos at Morris Eye Care. Individual must be motivated, a self-starter and eager to learn. ...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • RWJBarnabas Health
  • Livingston, NJ PER_DIEM
  • JOB SUMMARY:Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, Ophthalmic technician for the Refractive Surgery Center assists with laser vision correction procedures, performs diagnostic testing on laser visi...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • Mid Atlantic Retina
  • Cherry Hill, NJ FULL_TIME
  • This position is eligible for Mid Atlantic Retina's $1,000 Hiring Incentive! The hired candidate will receive $500 after successful completion of 90 days of employment and $500 after successful comple...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • Toni Group, LLC
  • Rockville, MD
  • Job Description Job Description Would you like to be part of a growing practice? Do you want/need health benefits and gr...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • Sakowitz Eye Center
  • Orange City, FL
  • Job Description Job Description Seeking a full time Technician to join our busy multi-specialty practice. Must be detail...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • Mercy
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Ophthalmic technician helps in preparing the patient to see the ophthalmologist. Responsible for taking ocular, medical,...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • Southwest Eye Center S C
  • Hazel Crest, IL
  • Job Description Job Description Measure visual Acuity, perform testing, enter data in EMR. Medical office experience pre...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • Spinak Medical Eye Center
  • Pearl River, NY
  • Job Description Job Description Spinak Medical Eye Center is a busy Ophthalmology Practice with two locations in Rocklan...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • Sidney Mandelbaum
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description Job Description JOB SUMMARY: We are an ophthalmology practice located in the Upper East Side seeking a c...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • Mercy
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Ophthalmic technician helps in preparing the patient to see the ophthalmologist. Responsible for taking ocular, medical,...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • UCHealth
  • Aurora, CO
  • Description Summary:Assists eye care providers in the care of patients and flow of clinical activities. Ensures proper c...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

New Jersey is bordered on the north and northeast by New York (parts of which are across the Hudson River, Upper New York Bay, the Kill Van Kull, Newark Bay, and the Arthur Kill); on the east by the Atlantic Ocean; on the southwest by Delaware across Delaware Bay; and on the west by Pennsylvania across the Delaware River. New Jersey is often broadly divided into three geographic regions: North Jersey, Central Jersey, and South Jersey. Some New Jersey residents do not consider Central Jersey a region in its own right, but others believe it is a separate geographic and cultural area from the Nor...
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Income Estimation for Ophthalmic Technician jobs
$52,030 to $67,310

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