Ophthalmic or Optometric Technician

We are experiencing tremendous growth and are looking for full or part time ophthalmic and optometric technicians to join our fast-paced teams located in Portland, Maine with a satellite office in Saco. We need your talent, enthusiasm and ideas as we look for innovative ways to serve our patients. This is an exciting time to be part of Eyecare Medical Group. Check us out!

Job Type: Up to 40 hours/week

Preferences:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in the ophthalmic medical field preferred
• Experience in optometry or medical assisting beneficial
• Knowledge of medical terminology anatomy and physiology of the eye helpful
• Current CPR certification preferred
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred but we are willing to train the right person.
• Experience with electronic medical records
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to exercise judgment, initiative, and possess problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Commitment to the highest standard of professional conduct
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment

Work environment:

1. Daily operation of exam room equipment: hand-held instruments, muscle light, retinoscope, direct and indirect ophthalmoscope, biomicroscope (slit lamp), Goldmann tonometer, phoropter and in office projection screen and/or EDTRS screen.

2. Daily operation of various diagnostic equipment: manual and automated lensometer, auto-refractor, ocular coherence tomography, corneal topography, A-scan and B-scan ultrasonography, corneal pachymetry and non-mydriatic retinal imaging.

3. Required to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

4. Ability to assist patients, as necessary, into exam chairs for diagnostic testing and treatment

5. Ability to maintain confidentiality in the performance of duties

6. Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner

7. Ability to work collaboratively with members of the EMG team and support a positive EMG Culture

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Medical specialties:

• Ophthalmology

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• This job is located in Portland, Maine. If you do not live in the area, are you willing to move?
• Have you worked in an ophthalmology or optometric environment for at least 1 year?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $32