Ophthalmic Technician jobs in Augusta, ME

Ophthalmic Technician provides technical services to assigned ophthalmic patients and assists ophthalmologists or optometrists in the examination and treatment of eye disorders. Takes patient history, conducts visual acuity screenings, and performs various technical procedures, including refractometry, tonometry, lensometry, and keratometry. Being an Ophthalmic Technician prepares patients for exams and procedures. Operates, maintains, and sanitizes ophthalmic equipment and instruments. Additionally, Ophthalmic Technician may assist physicians in performing minor surgical and laser procedures. May dispense contact lenses. Typically requires an associate degree. May require Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA). May require Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT). Typically reports to a manager. Ophthalmic Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Ophthalmic or Optometric Technician
  • Eyecare Medical Group
  • Portland, ME PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • 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

  • 3 Days Ago

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Ophthalmic/Optometric Technician
  • KMA Human Resources Consulting
  • Lewiston, ME FULL_TIME
  • Ophthalmic/Optometric TechnicianRiverside Eye CenterLewiston and Norway, Maine Riverside Eye Center is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician, to work in the Lewiston and Norway offices. The role involves i...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Ophthalmic Assistant
  • Maine Eye
  • Portland, ME FULL_TIME
  • Are you looking for a fun career with potential growth path in many different clinical directions? Under the direction of Clinic Manager, the Ophthalmic Assistant will train to be responsible for gath...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Automotive Technician with Berlin City Kia
  • Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP)
  • Gorham, NH FULL_TIME
  • Kia Retailers are offering skilled and experienced military Veterans with the opportunity to begin an inspiring career as a Kia Certified Service Technician. To support this Kia Retailer initiative, K...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Ophthalmic Surgical Consultant
  • Bausch + Lomb
  • Portland, ME FULL_TIME
  • Bausch Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through eve...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Technician
  • NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL SERVICES INC
  • Gorham, ME FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionEvergreen North America is a leading provider of environmental and industrial cleaning solutions to the downstream and midstream energy sectors. We are leaders in each of our respective ser...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Lead Medical Technologist
  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Augusta, ME
  • Summary This Blood Bank Lead Medical Technologist position is in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the VA...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Social Worker (HUD/VASH)
  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Augusta, ME
  • Summary This HUD/VASH Senior Social Worker Case manager position is in Mental Health services and reports to the HUD/VAS...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Augusta, ME
  • Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Radiologist (Regular Ft)
  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Augusta, ME
  • Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Health Technician (Audiology)
  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Augusta, ME
  • Summary This Health Technician (Audiology) position is located in the Audiology Service of the Sensory & Physical Rehabi...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse (RN) 7p-7a
  • Maine Veterans' Homes
  • Augusta, ME
  • Job Description A Career In Community Care! $36.44 to 43.28 per hour based on years of experience. Nights, 7:00pm- 7:00a...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Supervisory Dietician (Clinical Nutrition)
  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Augusta, ME
  • Summary This Dietitian (Clinical) position is in Nutrition & Food Services at the VA Maine Healthcare Systems Togus, ME ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Long Term Care Assistant Nurse Manager
  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Augusta, ME
  • Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

Augusta is the state capital of the U.S. state of Maine and the county seat of Kennebec County. The city's population was 19,136 at the 2010 census, making it the third-least populous state capital in the United States after Montpelier, Vermont and Pierre, South Dakota, and the ninth-most populous city in Maine. Located on the Kennebec River at the head of tide, Augusta is home to the University of Maine at Augusta. Augusta is also the principal city in the Augusta-Waterville Micropolitan Statistical Area. Augusta is located at 44°18′26″N 69°46′54″W / 44.30722°N 69.78167°W / 44.30722; -69....
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Income Estimation for Ophthalmic Technician jobs
$44,430 to $57,478
Augusta, Maine area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago

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