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Physicians Eye Care Center
Scribe/Ophthalmic Technician
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What they do
An Ophthalmic Technician makes prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses by cutting and shaping lenses according to individual prescriptions. May make lenses for other optical equipment, such as telescopes or microscopes. Works in medical equipment manufacturing facilities and laboratories, retail stores, or in the offices of optometrists and physicians.
$45,380 / year median in Maryland
+26% projected growth
Job Description
We are a full service Ophthalmology practice with 3 locations. One office is on the grounds of Saint Agnes Hospital, one by Howard County General Hospital and the third one in Marriottsville near Ellicott City. The technician will be scheduled to work at all 3 locations as needed. The technician does the complete patient work up prior to the patient seeing the doctor. This includes a complete patient history, any pertinent testing, refraction, pressure check and answering any questions. The candidate will also answer patient phone calls, refill prescriptions, inventory supplies, stock rooms and scribe with the doctors.