Northeastern Eye Institute·Scranton, Pennsylvania
Assist providers with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures, including taking medical histories and performing visual function tests. Handle administrative tasks such as RX refills, prior authorizations, and inventory management.
Overview At Vision Innovation Partners, we exist to protect and restore vision.
Because Vision is our Mission, everyone at VIP focuses on providing great patient outcomes and experiences.
A career at VIP provides opportunities for growth and development, and a culture centered on our Shared Values – PATIENTS.
We are seeking an Ophthalmic Technician I to join our patient care team.
Our ideal candidate would have medical experience and passion for patient care.
We are willing to provide on-the-job training and experience to the right candidate as they work towards a career path of an ophthalmic technician or scribe.
In this role, your primary tasks are to assist the providers with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures and administrative tasks.
What You Will Do: Take medical histories and verify information Perform visual function and diagnostic tests, such as applanation tonometry, refraction Utilize tools such as a Humphrey field analyzer and OCT to take eye measurements Inform the ophthalmologist about changes to a patient's visual acuity and other vision issues Dilate eyes to prepare patients for their eye exam Explain how to properly use eye drops or other medicatio Assist with inventory management Misc other tasks such as tasks, RX refills, prior auths MUST be willing to travel
What You Will Bring: High school diploma or GED certificate Previous experience in the medical field in roles such as a medical assistant, medical scribe, patient care technician, nursing assistant, pharmacy technician etc. Experience with EMR tools Proficient with MS Office tools (outlook, excel, word) Experience working as an ophthalmic technician or scribe is a plus
Competitive compensation package Excellent comprehensive benefits 401(K) Significant eye care discounts Continuing education allowances Career growth and development PTO and holidays off We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and previous experience in a medical support role such as a medical assistant or scribe. Proficiency with EMR and MS Office tools is required, and a willingness to travel is mandatory.
Market context
Support-services roles in Pennsylvania are often tied to steady staffing needs in hospitals and care facilities, especially when teams need reliable coverage for patient support and daily operations. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with CNA and current BLS credentials, plus prior acute or rehabilitation hospital experience, even when experience is not required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your certification dates and hospital experience before applying.
