Opthalmic Technician

We are an established multi-specialty Ophthalmology group looking for an experienced ophthalmic technician. Technicians must be compassionate, detail-oriented team players with great people skills and a desire to grow in a friendly practice. As the Ophthalmic Technician your primary job function is to work with the ophthalmologist to provide exceptional patient care by gathering all patient information necessary to complete a proper diagnosis. You will perform the initial patient examinations, ophthalmic testing procedures as well as assist the physician as directed. Your top priority will be to ensure the patient receives the highest level of care as our main goal is to make the patient experience as exemplary as possible.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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, laser surgery, laser refractive surgery and crosslinking
• 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. (Certification Required)
• EMR scribing
• Perform clinical and administrative duties as directed

Schedule: Full time/ two locations - Mon, Tue & Fri at Naz Hosp and Thursday in Plymouth Meeting - 7-5:30pm

Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certification

Special Skills:

• Ability to work well with others
• Reliable
• Excellent communication skills
• Data entry and typing skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Proven experience as an Ophthalmic Technician
• Knowledge medical office procedures

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance