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Ophthalmic Technician

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Maine Eye Doctors

Oakland, ME (In Person)

$43,680 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 6 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/6/2026

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Job Description

Overview Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Ophthalmic Technician and play a vital role in delivering exceptional eye care services. In this energetic position, you will assist optometrist in patient examinations, perform essential diagnostic tests, and ensure smooth clinic operations. Your expertise will help improve patients' vision and overall eye health while providing a positive, caring experience. This paid position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills in optometry and medical office procedures within a supportive environment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
1. High School diploma, some college preferred. 2. Highly recommend one or more years' experience as an optometric technician. 3. Strongly encourage certification as an ophthalmic technician (COA) or paraoptometric (CPOT).
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 2. Problem-solving and analytical skills. 3. Empathetic personality with attention to patient needs. 4. Strong organization with attention to detail. 5. Ability to work as a team member. 6. Demonstrates ability to perform comprehensive work-ups on 2-3 patients per hour. 7. Demonstrates strong computer literacy.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Communication, Clinic & Patient Care a. Acquaints all new patients with the office procedures to which they will be exposed. Informs patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed and how they will be affected during the tests. b. Obtains patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications. c. Performs accurate and consistent documentation and testing d. Maintains a smooth flow of patients to the physician. e. Answers phones, triage, schedules etc. f. Completes prescription and prior authorization requests.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account On-the-job training Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person