Ophthalmic Technician jobs in Maryland
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)
Recently Added Ophthalmic Technician jobs
- Maryland Eye Associates
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Prince Frederick, MD
FULL_TIME
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Overview
We are seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join our patient care team. Our ideal candidate is already a certified ophthalmic assistant or technician. However, we are willing to provide on-the-job training and experience to the right candidate as they work toward certification. In this role, your primary tasks are to assist the providers with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures and administrative tasks.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Ophthalmic Technician includes:
- 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 patient's 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
- Explain how to properly use contact lenses
- Assist with inventory management
Requirements and Qualification:
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- Completion of an ophthalmic assistant or technician program strongly preferred (COA or COT)
- Experience working as an ophthalmic technician or scribe is preferred
- Experience with EMR tools a plus
- Proficient with MS Office tools (outlook, excel, word)
Qualifications
- Competitive compensation package
- Excellent comprehensive benefits
- 401(K)
- Significant eye care discounts
- Continuing education allowances
- Career growth and development
- PTO and holidays off
- 18 Days Ago
- Metropolitan Ophthalmology Associates
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Chevy Chase, MD
FULL_TIME
- Overview We are seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join our patient care team. Our ideal candidate is already a certified ophthalmic assistant or technician. However, we are willing to provide on-the...
- 18 Days Ago
- Eye to Eye
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Germantown, MD
PART_TIME
- Ophthalmic assistant for optometry office in Germantown. Family practice seeing a wide range of patients, comprehensive exams, CL fittings, along with ocular disease. Duties to include pretesting pati...
- 19 Days Ago
- LMG Management, LLC
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Elkton, MD
FULL_TIME
- DescriptionLavenburg Medical Group is currently looking for a full-time medical technician to join our busy practice.This role includes, but is not limited to the following tasks:Duties and Responsibi...
- 21 Days Ago
- Barenburg Eye Associates
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Pasadena, MD
FULL_TIME
- Eyecare practice in Pasadena, MD looking for an Ophthalmic technician to work up patients, perform testing (i.e Visual Field, OCT, IOL Master etc.), and some minor, in office procedures. This position...
- 22 Days Ago
- Busack Eye Center
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Frederick, MD
FULL_TIME
- Overview We are seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join our patient care team. Our ideal candidate is already a certified ophthalmic assistant or technician. However, we are willing to provide on-the...
- 22 Days Ago
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- Job Description Job Description Assist Doctor of Optometry with intake information Triage patients by phone or in person...
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- Kristopher J Kelly LLC
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Maumee, OH
- Job Description Job Description We have an opening for an Experienced Ophthalmic Technician. Duties include, but are not...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM