Ophthalmic Technician

Middlesex Eye Physicians is now hiring Full Time Ophthalmic Technicians

As one of Middlesex Counties, most established, comprehensive eye care facilities, Middlesex Eye Physicians located in Middletown and Old Saybrook, offers a team of highly qualified eye care professionals. Our skilled surgeons and optometrists have dedicated their careers to providing high-quality patient care in a safe, comfortable environment. We are looking for an experienced technician for our Middletown and Old Saybrook offices.

Job Summary:

Responsible to perform a variety of eye care duties to assist physicians in the examination and treatment of eye disorders, using knowledge of advanced ophthalmic techniques and procedures. Duties include preparing examination and treatment rooms, reviewing the appointment schedule, performing basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning and maintaining ophthalmic instruments, and assisting physicians during minor surgical procedures.

Duties Include but are not limited to the following:

Interview patients and document ocular and medical histories

Perform preliminary testing ie: visual acuity, pupillary responses, confrontation visual fields, motility, stereopsis, color vision, angle assessment, refractometry and applanation tonometry.

Perform diagnostic testing including automated perimetry, OCT, A&B scans, optical biometry and ophthalmic photography, fluorescein angiography, corneal topography and keratometry

Assist in minor surgery procedures.

Monitor and facilitate patient flow in the clinic and in the imaging rooms, working collaboratively with other clinical staff.

Administer eye drops as required by the physician.

Perform clinical and administrative duties as directed

Ability to work in both Middletown and Old Saybrook offices.

Skills/Qualifications:

Must have excellent computer, written and verbal communication skills; Highly organized, strong work ethic, work well in a team environment, prompt, reliable, and the ability to multi-task. Ophthalmology experience preferred but willing to consider candidates with medical assistant experience.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Ophthalmology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Please identify specific ophthalmology technician knowledge and testing skills that you have.

Experience:

• Ophthalmology: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person