Ophthalmic Technician & Front Desk Assistant in Manchester, Connecticut at ReFocus Eye Health

Join Our Growing Ophthalmology Team as an Ophthalmic Technician and Front Desk Assistant!

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! The ideal candidate would enjoy multitasking; working as a technician and assisting with front desk responsibilities as needed.

32 Hours per week

Your Impact:

• 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.
• Front Desk: Assist with front desk and clerical responsibilities as needed

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, 1 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.

Hours: Up to 32 hours per week

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.