Ophthalmic Technician
ReFocus Eye Health·Lansdowne, Virginia
ReFocus Eye Health·Lansdowne, Virginia
The Ophthalmic Technician conducts preliminary examinations and advanced diagnostic tests like OCT and perimetry to support ophthalmologists. They also assist in surgical procedures and manage patient flow to ensure clinic efficiency.
Description Join Our Growing Ophthalmology Team as an Ophthalmic Technician!
Up to 40 hours per week
Our established multi-specialty Ophthalmology group is seeking a skilled professional to join our friendly and dedicated team. If you're passionate about providing exceptional patient care and eager to grow in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you!
Elevate patient care: Work closely with our ophthalmologists to gather comprehensive patient information, ensuring accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans.
Master ophthalmic testing: Conduct thorough preliminary examinations, including visual acuity, pupillary responses, and more.
Perform advanced diagnostics: Administer a range of diagnostic tests, such as OCT, perimetry, and ophthalmic photography.
Assist in surgical procedures: Support ophthalmologists during minor surgeries, laser procedures, and crosslinking.
Streamline patient flow: Efficiently manage patient flow in clinic and imaging rooms, collaborating with clinical staff.
Administer eye drops: (Certification
Required)
Contribute to clinic efficiency: Perform clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring a smooth and organized workflow.
What
You'll
Bring/Requirements: A passion for patient care and a commitment to excellence. Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Proven experience as an Ophthalmic Technician. Knowledge of medical office procedures. Ability to perform indirect activities, administrative tasks and any other assigned duties that contribute to the efficient & high-quality performance of the medical practice. High School Diploma or equivalent.
Bonus
Points: Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Certification.
Key
Skills: Reliability and a strong work ethic. Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team. Proficiency in data entry and typing. Outstanding customer service skills.
We
Care: We prioritize patients, colleagues, and families with compassionate, leading care and treat all with dignity and respect.
We
Collaborate: We work together with patients, seeking diverse input to share and grow innovative ideas.
We
Elevate: Committed to excellence, we exceed expectations by delivering leading eye care research, innovation, education, and outreach. Refocus is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity.
Candidates must have proven experience as an Ophthalmic Technician and a high school diploma or equivalent. A Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification is preferred.
Market context
In Virginia, ophthalmic technician openings are typically tied to outpatient eye clinics, surgical practices, and specialty care settings that need support with patient intake, testing, and clinical documentation. These roles are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with hands-on ophthalmic experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and COA certification, even when it is not required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to highlight specific eye-care testing skills and certification status.
