Pediatric Ophthalmic Technician

Pediatric Ophthalmic Technician

Inova Childrens Multispecialty Clinic at Willo Oak's in Fairfax, VA is seeking a dedicated Ophthalmic Technician to join the Pediatric multidisciplinary team. This position works Full-time (40 hrs/week) Monday to Friday 8am-4:30pm. We offer great pay based on experience! Plus, don't forget about our other amazing benefits and perks!

Inova Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and more.

Ophthalmic Technician Job Responsibilities:

• The Ophthalmic Technician performs comprehensive testing and eye evaluations to ensure optimum vision for all Eye Clinic patients.
• Performs various testing (e.g. visual field tests, acuity testing, color vision testing, potential acuity meter testing, biometric A-scans, external and slit lamp examinations, and pachymetry testing).
• Utilizes standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery by incorporating data and information to continuously improve care and practice while enhancing patient outcomes.
• Conducts routine cleaning, maintenance, calibration, and minor adjustments/repairs on all clinic equipment. Notifies the appropriate department for additional maintenance. Performs the surgical scheduling process for all Eye Clinic patients.
• Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others while showing respect for and an understanding of other clinical disciplines.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma or GED
• Experience: Two years as an Ophthalmic Technician
  
  
  
  • Experience working with pediatric population, highly preferred
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ophthalmic technician certification, highly preferred
• Experience working with the pediatric population