Ophthalmic Technician

About the role

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Life Sciences, we have an opportunity for an Ophthalmic Technician who wants to jumpstart their career at a unique startup in eye health.

Responsibilities

• Interface with patients to perform Ophthalmic testing utilizing cutting-edge equipment and technology to accurately assess vision, eye pressure, retinal imaging and more
• Drive our mobile clinic throughout different states where patients need access to care. (Commercial driver’s license is not necessary).
• Obtain and maintain necessary certifications for operating equipment onboard the mobile eye clinic
• Build reports and transmit data precisely, as instructed per each clinical protocol
• Communicate with patients and update them with pertinent information for their visit
• Enter data and transmit information to sponsors, PIs, and reading centers
• Ensure data is accurate, timely, and acceptable upon submission
• Travel 100% of the time

Qualifications

• You are a certified Paraoptometric or Ophthalmic Technician, but it is not a requirement
• You have had experience with patients in a clinic setting
• You may have ophthalmic testing/experience
• You have experience in an optometry or ophthalmology setting
• You are a great communicator who enjoys helping people and is responsive to patient/client needs in a timely manner
• You are curious about new subjects and interested in learning new things
• You are an adventurer who likes to drive and travel
• You are a dependable & organized team player
• You pay attention to the details and can capture that data in a way that maximizes a positive patient/client experience
• You manage tasks and responsibilities appropriately, prioritizing the most pressing needs
• You are flexible to work outside of a typical Monday-Friday 9-5

Benefits

We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the communities where we live, work, and take our services to. We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQIA+, veterans, and people with disabilities.