Ophthalmic Technician - Westport in Westport, Connecticut at NERA - ReFocus Eye Health

Join Our Growing Ophthalmology Team as an Ophthalmic Technician!

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!

Travel is REQUIRED ! Hamden, Trumbull, Westport, Greenwich / 3 to 4 days per week

Travel is compensated

Work Hours: 7:30 to 4:30

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 scribing 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.
• Proven experience as an Ophthalmic Scribing.
• 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.
• Ability to travel between practices

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 and location: Up to 40 hours per week, 730am to 4:30 pm / travel is required and compensated

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.