Ophthalmic Technician - Toni Group, LLC

Seeking an experienced Ophthalmic Technician for a busy practice with a tenured staff and good team environment. Great growth opportunity. Great for someone who is tired of commuting as this position is located in Bowie, MD, PG county.

Previous Ophthalmic training and Ophthalmic Technician experience required. Proficiency in manual refractions and tonometry experience is required.

Education, Skills and Experience Required for the Ophthalmic Technician:

• High school education required. Specialized Ophthalmic Training and Certification is a plus (COT, COA).
• Two or more years experience as an Ophthalmic Tech.
• Proficiency in manual refractions and tonometry.

Benefits for the Ophthalmic Technician:

• Health insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k)
• Opportunity for advancement!

Duties and Responsibilities of the Ophthalmic Technician:

• Provides primary ophthalmic care to patients and act as clinical assistant to physician.
• Performs complete ophthalmic history and preliminary exams, sub-specialty tests (manual refraction, VF test, Pachymetry, color testing, and contact lens evaluation.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit.
• Accurately records all information in EMR system according to established standards and physician requirements.
• Checks condition of patients' eyes by observing pupils, muscle, visual acuity, extraocular movements, and blood pressure (if requested by Physician).
• Prepares patients for ophthalmology examination by dilating pupils.