Pediatric Ophthalmic Technician

Pediatric Ophthalmic Technician — Ashburn, VA, United States Job Description Inova Children's Ophthalmology - Ryan Park is looking for a dedicated Pediatric Ophthalmic Technician to join the Team. This role will be full‑time working day‑shift Monday - Friday, 8:15am - 4:45pm located in Ashburn, VA. The Ophthalmic Technician performs comprehensive testing and eye evaluations to ensure optimum vision for all Eye Clinic patients. Utilizes standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery by incorporating data and information to continuously improve care and practice while enhancing patient outcomes. Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others while showing respect for and an understanding of other clinical disciplines. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. Featured Benefits Committed to Team Member Health : offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. Retirement : Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day. Tuition and Student Loan Assistance : offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Mental Health Support : offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost. Work/Life Balance : offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules. Responsibilities Conduct motility evaluations, refractometry, evaluation of pupils and pupillary dilation as well as intraocular pressure measurements. Perform fundus photography and fluorescein angiography. Monitor and maintain regulatory compliance for the Eye Clinic. Conduct routine cleaning, maintenance, calibration, and minor adjustments/repairs on all clinic equipment. Notify the appropriate department for additional maintenance. Perform the surgical scheduling process for all Eye Clinic patients. Obtain and document comprehensive medical and ophthalmic patient history. Maintain the correct inventory and sterility of all medications, supplies, and equipment in the Eye Clinic. Demonstrate effective communication skills and assist in the resolution of conflict among healthcare team members, patients, and families. Act as the liaison with Inova Health System's Surgery Center regarding clinical issues associated with surgical procedures. Perform various testing (e.g. visual field tests, acuity testing, color vision testing, potential acuity meter testing, biometric A-scans, external and slit lamp examinations, and pachymetry testing). Demonstrate quality leadership by recognizing trends in patient populations while exploring alternatives to care and making revisions to standards of practice. May perform additional duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education: High School or GED equivalent. Experience: 2 years as an Ophthalmic Technician, or 2 years relevant clinical experience, or an Associate's Degree and 1 year of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field. Preferred Qualifications Ophthalmic Technician certification preferred. Previous experience working as an Ophthalmic Technician preferred. Previous experience working with the pediatric population preferred. About Us We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world‑class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best‑in‑class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Equal Opportunity Employer Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To apply, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr