Ophthalmic Technician

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 to join our patient care team at Northeastern Eye Institute, located in Scranton, PA. Our ideal candidate is already a certified ophthalmic assistant or technician. However, we are willing to provide on-the-job training and experience to the right candidate as they work toward certification. In this role, your primary tasks are to assist the providers with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

What You Will Do:

Take medical histories and verify information

Perform visual function and diagnostic tests, such as applanation tonometry

Utilize tools such as a Humphrey field analyzer and OCT to take eye measurements

Inform the physician 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

Must be flexible and willing to travel as needed

Help build a thriving practice for a new physician

Qualifications

What You Will Bring:

High school diploma or GED certificate

Completion of an ophthalmic assistant or technician program strongly preferred (COA or COT)

Experience working as an ophthalmic technician or scribe is preferred

Experience with EMR tools a plus

Proficient with MS Office tools (outlook, excel, word)

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.

Regular Full-Time