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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Progressive medical practice with state-of-the-art brand new facility in need of multiple full time staff to join our patient centric team providing comprehensive eye care to our community.
We are looking for multiple motivated and reliable people who will put patient care/customer service to become an ophthalmic technician. No experience necessary but you must be able to come to work every day, on time. The ideal candidate is someone with a great positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Great Opportunity for Career Minded Applicants
On the Job Training and Education
Competitive Salary and Benefits
Professionalism, positive attitude, and desire to learn and apply new skills are essential. Excellent opportunity for all candidates especially those with strong spelling, typing, and customer service skills. Prior ophthalmic experience not required.
Job Responsibilities: The Longwood Eye & LASIK Center is now hiring for the position of ophthalmic assistant / technician.
Ophthalmic assistants / technicians perform a variety of tasks including obtaining patient histories and working with the electronic medical record, checking vision, intraocular pressure, administering eyedrops and performing refractions. They act as a scribe while physician examines patient; entering data into electronic medical records.
Additionally they perform diagnostic testing including but not limited to Humphrey VF, OCT, Fundus Photography, Specular Microscopy, IOL Master, Topography, A-Scan.
For consideration, applicants should fax resume to: 413-774-2120 Attn: Karen or apply via Indeed. ** There will be a basic math and speed typing test at time of interview**
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person
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