The ophthalmic technician contributes to Fava & Maria Eye Associates’ mission of maintaining our status as the gold-standard in ophthalmic medicine by providing excellent patient care. The ophthalmic technician will perform a wide range of duties to assist our practice’s experienced physicians. The ophthalmic technician will work directly with patients to gather as much information about the patient’s problems or diagnoses. As an ophthalmic technician, you will develop an advanced understanding of ophthalmic diagnostic screening, testing, and equipment.
An individual in this position should be detail oriented with strong time management skills.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Preparing patients for doctors by gathering pertinent information
- Assisting the doctors with comprehensive eye examinations
- Conducting patient screening and testing
- Assisting the doctors with minor procedures
- Educating patients on their diagnoses and/or treatment plans
- Conducting various diagnostic tests according to the doctors’ instructions
- Documenting accurate patient information in the practice’s electronic medical records system
The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ophthalmology experience a plus
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proficient with technology and computers
- Excellent time management and teamwork skills
About us and location:
At Fava and Maria Eye Associates, we care about the people who trust us with their medical and surgical eye care. We live and work in a community where relationships are still an important part of what we do and who we are. For almost thirty years, we’ve been helping our neighbors, friends, and families in the central Pennsylvania area to see better, and therefore, to live better. We are blessed to have the skills and ability, as well as a wonderful support staff, to carry out this mission. We have a beautiful facility, state-of-the-art equipment, and highly trained and certified ancillary staff to support us.
Schedule:
- Full-time and Part-time available
- Day shift: Monday through Friday
- No late nights
- No weekend hours
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- 401(k) + employer match
- PTO
- Employee discount + annual allowance
- Salary rate based on candidate's experience and credentials
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
