Ophthalmic Technician I

At Atlantic Vision Partners, we want our employees to love coming to work and doing what they love – helping our patients see more clearly! We provide continued support through on-site training, unlimited career growth opportunities within our 45 clinics in Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee, paid certified accreditations, and unmatched resources like in-house tools to help serve our patients.

About the role

As an Ophthalmic Technician I, you will collaborate closely with our Ophthalmologists and Optometrists to provide high-quality direct patient care. We invest in our employees by providing on-site training and paid certifications for continued growth.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient history
• Follow office workup protocols
• Determine visual acuity
• Perform automated refraction
• Administer eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by a physician
• Perform office duties and clinical tasks - enter data into EMR, provide patient services
• Measurement of intraocular pressure (tonometry)
• Pre-operative preparation of patient
• Maintain equipment and instruments

Requirements

• Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as needed
• Must be flexible with traveling to various locations
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• The ability to seek instruction in areas where you are not knowledgeable
• The ability to recognize inconsistencies
• High School diploma or GED; associate degree preferred
• 2+ years of experience in eye care preferred
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position with or without accommodation, including the ability to use power hand tools and lift a minimum of 70 lbs
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Willingness to submit to a background check (drug screen for Ambulatory Surgery Centers only)

Physical Requirements

• Exerting up to twenty-five pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
• Repetitive motion
• Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Must have close visual acuity to perform activities including viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, interpretation, etc.
• Must be able to be stationary for prolonged periods of time

Cognitive Requirements

• Executes tasks independently
• Learns and memorizes tasks
• Maintains concentration/focus on tasks
• Performs tasks in a demanding environment requiring multi-tasking and prioritization of work
• Must be comfortable working and interacting with large groups of people daily
• Compliance training and testing is required annually and as needed

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k plan
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Paid uniforms
• Paid vacation and holidays (+ two floating holidays)
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Discount on designer eyewear
• Paid certified accreditation program

Pay

Pay Range: $17–$22 per hour. Actual compensation offered will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, existing certifications, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Schedule

No nights or weekends for work/life balance.