Who We Are:
Paul Phillips Eye & Surgery Center is a physician-owned multi-specialty ophthalmic practice that offers comprehensive eyecare services in surgical and medical retina, cataract and refractive surgery, uveitis, glaucoma, pediatrics, oculoplastics, contact lens fitting and supply, and full service optical. The main location is Flemington, NJ with two satellite offices in Bridgewater, NJ and Clinton, NJ.
Position Summary:
We are actively hiring an Ophthalmic Technician who will support a busy and high-volume ophthalmic practice that prides itself on delivering excellent patient care. The individual must possess strong customer service skills, be highly empathetic and compassionate, be detail oriented, meet patients’ needs, and focus on providing quality care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Make introductions and establish rapport with patients. Initiate patient evaluation and document history.
- Perform test to assess visual acuity.
- Perform diagnostic testing such as visual fields, OCT, Optos, fundus photography and corneal topography.
- Assist physicians during the patient exams.
- Administer eye drops and ointments to the eye as ordered by the physician.
- Perform office duties and clinical tasks and enter data in the electronic health record system (EHR).
- Maintain and sanitize equipment and instruments and clean and prepare rooms between patients.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Strong customer service skills
- Outstanding interpersonal skills as well as a neat and professional appearance
- Problem solving skills with attention to detail to notice inconsistencies; possess a degree of independent decision-making
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Must be willing to travel to other office locations as required
- Must be able to work at least one evening per week and an occasional Saturday
Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- One year of specialized ophthalmic experience is desirable or completion of on-the-job training upon hiring
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) credential preferred
If you enjoy working in the medical field and thrive on providing excellent patient care, we encourage you to apply.
Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be contacting candidates who best match the qualifications for this position. We appreciate your interest in Paul Phillips Eye & Surgery Center.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Ophthalmology
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evenings as needed
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
