Ophthalmic Technician

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HIRING FOR OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN

Responsibilities:

• Conduct patient interviews and record ocular and medical histories.
• Carry out preliminary tests such as visual acuity, pupillary response, confrontation visual fields, motility, stereopsis, color vision, angle assessment, refractometry, and applanation tonometry.
• Perform diagnostic assessments, including automated perimetry, OCT, A & B scans, optical biometry, ophthalmic photography, fluorescein angiography, corneal topography, and keratometry.
• Assist in minor procedures, including laser and refractive surgeries, as well as crosslinking.
• Support efficient patient flow within the clinic and imaging rooms, coordinating closely with other clinical staff.
• Administer eye drops as prescribed by the physician (certification required).
• Complete clinical and administrative tasks as directed.

Requirements:

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certification
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Shift:

Monday - Friday 8:15am - 4:45pm

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances)
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).)
• 401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1)
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Term Life Insurance Plan

Medix is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.