Ophthalmic Technician - Bilingual English​/Spanish

Position Summary

As an Ophthalmic Technician, you will play a vital role as an assistant to our physicians. You will be cross trained to perform a range of administrative and clinical duties. These duties include preparing the patient to see the physician, preparing examination rooms, performing basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning, and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures.

• Meet and greet patients, gather medical history, and document findings.
• Perform a comprehensive range of pre-exam and advanced diagnostic tests (e.g., OCT, Fundus photography, visual field testing).
• Educate patients on medications and pre/post-operative care as directed by the physician.
• Assist with contact lens fitting and care instruction.
• Perform refractometry to determine refractive errors and assist with minor surgical procedures.
• Maintain inventory of ophthalmic supplies and instruments.
• Assist with clinical equipment upkeep and cleaning.
• Adhere to all safety protocols.
• Participate in continuing education to maintain best practices.
• Process prescription refills with proper authorization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills
• Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician Assistant or one (1) year of specialized ophthalmic experience.

• Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) required or completion within 45 days of hire
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification preferred or enrolled within twelve (12) months of hire and completion within two (2) years of hire.

• Monday-Friday

• $24.50 per hour

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Company Paid Term Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement Plan - 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Career Development Programs
• All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

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MD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal, state and local laws.

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