Ophthalmic Technician I OMNI Eye Specialists - 2.7 Baltimore, MD Job Details Full-time $17.50 - $19.00 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off On-the-job training Qualifications Direct patient care Eye health maintenance patient education Microsoft Outlook Medical procedure assistance Ophthalmic medical procedure assistance Pre-examination patient preparation Inventory management Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Pharmacy technician experience Visual acuity testing High school diploma or GED Patient history taking Visual field testing Clinical information systems Ophthalmic history taking Ophthalmic diagnostic imaging equipment Optical coherence tomography (OCT) Intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement Patient interaction Medical assisting Patient treatment Patient education Contact lens care patient education Eye refraction Entry level Medication instructions

Full Job Description Overview:

At Vision Innovation Partners, we exist to protect and restore vision. Because Vision is our Mission, everyone at VIP focuses on providing great patient outcomes and experiences. A career at VIP provides opportunities for growth and development, and a culture centered on our Shared Values - PATIENTS. We are seeking an Ophthalmic Technician I to join our patient care team. Our ideal candidate would have medical experience and passion for patient care. We are willing to provide on-the-job training and experience to the right candidate as they work towards a career path of an ophthalmic technician or scribe. In this role, your primary tasks are to assist the providers with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities:

$17.50-19 an hour Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as, but not limited to full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility, annual educational reimbursement, and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

What You Will Do:

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

Qualifications:

What You Will Bring:

High school diploma or GED certificate Previous experience in the medical field in roles such as a medical assistant, medical scribe, patient care technician, nursing assistant, pharmacy technician etc. Experience with EMR tools Proficient with MS Office tools (outlook, excel, word) Experience working as an ophthalmic technician or scribe is a plus What we offer: Competitive compensation package Excellent comprehensive benefits 401(K) Significant eye care discounts Continuing education allowances Career growth and development PTO and holidays off We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.