Ophthalmic Technician - Medical Assistant

Ophthalmic Technician - Medical Assistant Bright Eyes Eyecare & Contact Lens Center Milford, CT Job Details Part-time 1 day ago Qualifications Computer operation Sales Computer literacy Front desk Patient interaction Typing Full Job Description Ophthalmic Technician / Medical Assistant Position Bright Eyes Eyecare & Contact Lens Center is a modern, doctor owned eyecare practice in Milford, CT, and we're looking for an Ophthalmic Technician to join our team. We're proud to offer personalized, patient-centered care in a warm and welcoming environment — and we need someone who shares that commitment. Compensation is competitive and negotiable based on experience. Who You Are You're the kind of person patients feel comfortable with right away. You're organized, tech-savvy, and take pride in doing things thoroughly and correctly. You don't wait to be told what to do — if there's a problem, you look for the solution. And above all, you genuinely care about helping people. More specifically, you are: Warm, welcoming, and empathetic — someone who puts patients at ease A quick learner who is comfortable with computers and can type efficiently A strong communicator and collaborative team player with a positive attitude Detail-oriented, with excellent proofreading and documentation skills A self-motivated problem solver who takes initiative What You'll Do Clinical Duties Work up patients prior to their exam: gather medical history, measure visual acuity, and complete other entrance testing as directed Perform ophthalmic testing including autorefraction, non-contact tonometry, retinal photography, visual fields, and optical coherence tomography (OCT) — full training provided. Scribe during exams and prepare charts for the doctor to review and complete Educate patients on contact lens insertion and removal - full training provided. Assist the doctor in preparing for procedures. Administrative & Coordination Maintain accurate patient records using Revolution EHR Assist with drafting referral and report letters to other medical providers Send medication prescriptions and complete prior authorization requests Keep equipment sanitized and exam areas clean and organized Maintain a well-stocked office with medical supplies and contact lenses Team Support Cross-train in front desk and optical sales roles to support colleagues and provide coverage as needed throughout the day Experience & Qualifications Prior experience in eyecare or a clinical setting is strongly preferred, but we're happy to train the right candidate. College graduates who are interested in pursuing graduate degrees in a healthcare such as PA, MD, OD, and nursing programs are welcome to apply — this is a great opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive, professional environment. Note- a college degree is preferred but not required. To Apply Please send your resume and a cover letter explaining why you're interested in this position to: . Learn more about our practice at www.brighteyesmilford.com and check out our 5 star Google reviews- we are proud that our patients love our team and the care we provide. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type:

Part-time Medical Specialty:

Ophthalmology Application Question(s): Do you have experience working in eye care or healthcare? Please describe your relevant experience. (Required question - applicants who do not answer will not be considered) Please explain why you are interested in this position and how it aligns with your job/career goals. (Required question - applicants who do not answer will not be considered)

Work Location:

In person