Horizon Eye Physicians at Baltimore Washington Eye Center provides quality ophthalmology services including laser assisted cataract surgery, advanced technology lens implants (IOL), EVO ICL, corneal treatments and refractive surgery. We perform comprehensive medical exams to evaluate and treat cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetes, blepharitis & dry eye, as well corneal issues. We also perform routine vision exams including eyeglasses and contact lenses.
Our practice and our clinic are under new management. Come develop your career in a dynamic collaborative environment as an Ophthalmic Assistant/Ophthalmic Technician who thrives in a fast paced, high-volume practice where our patients are our focus!
Responsibilities:
- Measuring and recording visual acuity
- History taking
- Performing accurate manifest Refractions
- Accurate assessment of extra ocular muscles, confrontational VF, pupils, and angles, phorias, tropias.
- Performing Goldman applanation tonometry, ICare and/or tonopen
- Perform diagnostic tests: OCT (optical coherence tomography), Humphrey Visual Field, auto refractor/OPD, corneal pachymeter, IOL master, Lipiscan, Fundus Photography, keratometry and topography.
- Thorough and accurate data collection/review and entry in a timely manner.
- Ability to work individually and as a team member.
- Willing to perform other duties as needed to improve the flow of the clinic
- Assess fit of contact lenses in established wearers.
- Responsible for maintenance and stocking of exam rooms
- Complete prior authorizations and prescription refills as authorized by the physician with complete and accurate documentation in the patient's chart.
- Educate patients with administration of prescribed medications and follow up instructions
- Triage phone messages from patients, complete fax/tasks requests in timely manner
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- A minimum of 1 year experience as an Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician preferred but not required
- Experience with contact lenses a plus
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Strong attention to detail
- Experience with EMR tools
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Positive attitude and great customer service
- Strong work ethic
- Travel between offices may be required
Benefits:
Competitive salary is based on experience and/or certification
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
401K plan
Paid Time Off
Opportunities for additional in-house training, growth and Continuing education credits
Monday to Friday
If you feel you meet the above qualifications and have a true passion for helping patients, we want to speak with you today. Please click APPLY below to get started. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Ophthalmology: 1 year (Preferred)
- ophthalmic assistant/technician: 1 year (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
