Ophthalmic Technician – NERA Position Available In South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Ophthalmic Technician – NERA ReFocus Eye Health – 2.4

Hamden, CT Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$40K – $49.3K a year 4 days ago Qualifications Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Customer service Medical office experience Ophthalmology Mid-level High school diploma or GED Data entry Organizational skills Typing Communication skills Full Job Description Join Our Growing Ophthalmology Team as an Ophthalmic Technician! Our established multi-specialty Ophthalmology group is seeking a skilled professional to join our friendly and dedicated team. If you’re passionate about providing exceptional patient care and eager to grow in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you!

Your Impact:

Elevate patient care: Work closely with our ophthalmologists to gather comprehensive patient information, ensuring accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans.

Master ophthalmic testing:

Conduct thorough preliminary examinations, including visual acuity, pupillary responses, and more.

Perform advanced diagnostics:

Administer a range of diagnostic tests, such as OCT, perimetry, and ophthalmic photography.

Assist in surgical procedures:

Support ophthalmologists during minor surgeries, laser procedures, and crosslinking.

Streamline patient flow:

Efficiently manage patient flow in clinic and imaging rooms, collaborating with clinical staff.

Administer eye drops:

(Certification Required) Contribute to clinic efficiency: Perform clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring a smooth and organized workflow.

What You’ll Bring/Requirements:

A passion for patient care and a commitment to excellence. Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Proven experience as an Ophthalmic Technician. Knowledge of medical office procedures. Ability to perform indirect activities, administrative tasks and any other assigned duties that contribute to the efficient & high-quality performance of the medical practice. High School Diploma or equivalent.

Bonus Points:

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Certification.

Key Skills:

Reliability and a strong work ethic. Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team. Proficiency in data entry and typing. Outstanding customer service skills.

Hours:

Up to 40 hours

We Care:

We prioritize patients, colleagues, and families with compassionate, leading care and treat all with dignity and respect.

We Collaborate:

We work together with patients, seeking diverse input to share and grow innovative ideas.

We Elevate:

Committed to excellence, we exceed expectations by delivering leading eye care research, innovation, education, and outreach. Refocus is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity.