Ophthalmic Technician

Job Description

Job Description

If you are looking for a challenging, rewarding career then there is no other place in ophthalmology like us. We are looking for a technician and hope you'll join us.
Responsibilities include performing clinical and clerical duties required to handle the day-to-day functioning of our clinic, including patient histories, workups, and comprehensive diagnostic testing. Must be able to accurately perform clinical eye tonometry, visual field testing, A scan, and B scan ultrasonography, optical coherence tomography, and fundus photography.
Other duties include preparing patients for treatment and assisting with laser operations and injections. The ideal candidate must also be able to briefly counsel patients by providing information about treatment, using drops/drugs, and answering questions about surgery.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ophthalmology experience of at least two years is preferred.

COA/COT certification preferred.

Effective written and oral communication skills are a must; prior experience scribing is highly preferred!
The ability to work independently with minimal guidance as needed and work well under pressure.
Open to change and willing to take on additional responsibilities as necessary.
We offer a generous salary and comprehensive benefits including, but not limited to:
Paid Holidays
401K
PTO
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

The Ocular Oncology Service at Wills Eye Hospital is one of the nation’s leading centers for the diagnosis and treatment of eye tumors and cancers. As the largest eye cancer center in America, our team cares for thousands of patients each year, ranging from infants with retinoblastoma to adults with intraocular melanoma, lymphoma, and other rare ocular conditions.

Because many ocular cancers are serious and potentially life-threatening, our work requires urgency, precision, compassion, and close teamwork. Patients travel from across the country and around the world to receive care from our physicians and staff, who are committed to providing the highest level of clinical care in a supportive and professional environment.

For nearly 50 years, the Ocular Oncology Service has cared for approximately 50,000 patients. Our team is dedicated to preserving life and sight while offering comfort, expertise, and hope to every patient and family we serve.

Company Description

The Ocular Oncology Service at Wills Eye Hospital is one of the nation’s leading centers for the diagnosis and treatment of eye tumors and cancers. As the largest eye cancer center in America, our team cares for thousands of patients each year, ranging from infants with retinoblastoma to adults with intraocular melanoma, lymphoma, and other rare ocular conditions.\r\n\r\nBecause many ocular cancers are serious and potentially life-threatening, our work requires urgency, precision, compassion, and close teamwork. Patients travel from across the country and around the world to receive care from our physicians and staff, who are committed to providing the highest level of clinical care in a supportive and professional environment.\r\n\r\nFor nearly 50 years, the Ocular Oncology Service has cared for approximately 50,000 patients. Our team is dedicated to preserving life and sight while offering comfort, expertise, and hope to every patient and family we serve.