Ophthalmic Technician (Newark)

Lavenburg Medical Group wants to help you see better and protect the health of your eyes for the future. Whether you live in Newark, DE or Elkton, MD the team at Lavenburg Medical Group is proud to provide vison and eye care from diagnostics to treatment. Job Summary:The Ophthalmic Technician performs a range of duties which includes preparing the patient to see Attending Physician (preliminary exam, medical history, & testing), preparation of examination and treatment rooms, performing basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures.Duties/Responsibilities:Required to travel to other locations as neededObtain medical and eye history from patient and document information using the EHR systemPrepare examination and treatment roomsPerform screening and testing (will train) to prepare the patient for doctor's exam including visual acuity, color vision testing, auto-lensometry, autorefraction, tonometry, Amsler grid, pupil evaluation, and other testing as neededAdminister eye medicationsMay assist physicians during minor surgical proceduresWill train to maintain and calibrate ophthalmic and surgical instrumentsMust have a clear understanding of company policies including the company manualYou will be required to travel to other location for business needs.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.Required Skills/Abilities:Minimum one year of ophthalmic technician experienceTravel to other locations as needed.Exceptional Customer Experience Understands and anticipates customer needs, takes action tomeet customers needs. Strives to exceed customer expectationsProactive- Keep others informed. Ask for help when needed, brings service challenges to supervisorDrive for Results Strives for improving the delivery of services with a commitment to continuous improvementFocus on Efficiency Utilizes technology, innovation, and process improvements to continuously improve efficiency and effectivenessTeamwork- Participates as a team member and establishes strong working relationships with teammates and across the organizationCelebrates Change- Receptive to new ideas and responds to changes with flexibility and optimism.Must possess the physical, mental, and cognitive skills needed to complete essential tasks, including abilities such as learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating Driving independently to other facilitiesinformation for comprehension, problem-solving, and timely decision-making.Education and Experience:High School Diplomaor equivalent requiredWe are willingto provide training.Medical experience preferred but not required.Physical Requirements:Sitting, Standing, Bending,Reaching, Stooping, Walkingand LiftingAbility to see, hear, and speak with sufficient capability to perform assignedtasksDriving independently to other facilitiesWorking Conditions:Travel to other locations is necessary.OccupationalExposure - CategoryIll exposure to blood-borne pathogens and may encounter chemical hazards.We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of our clinical groups will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital/domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation, and gender identity and/or expression, other dimensions of diversity or common human decency. We value diversity in thought and culture and welcome highly skilled, capable, competent, collegial members to our team.

Created: 2025-10-07