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Ophthalmic Technician
Location: Bloomfield, CT & Meriden, CT
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Pay: $20-$32/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Refocus is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join a growing eye care team at ReFocus Eye Health of Central Connecticut. This is an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals who enjoy patient interaction and are looking to build a long-term career within a specialty medical practice.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience in an ophthalmology, optometry, or eye care setting and be passionate about delivering an exceptional patient experience.
Responsibilities
- Room patients and prepare them for eye examinations
- Obtain and document patient medical histories
- Accurately enter patient information into the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Assist providers with patient flow and clinical procedures
- Perform basic ophthalmic testing and screenings as directed
- Schedule appointments and coordinate patient follow-up care
- Clean and prepare exam rooms between patients
- Educate patients on office procedures and next steps in their care
- Support daily clinic operations to ensure efficient patient visits
Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience working in an ophthalmology, optometry, or eye care office
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational and documentation abilities
- Desire to grow and develop a long-term career in healthcare
Preferred
- Previous experience as an Ophthalmic Technician, Ophthalmic Assistant, Medical Assistant, or Optometric Technician
- Experience working with EMR systems
- Knowledge of ophthalmology or retina specialty practices
Schedule
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Full-time, 40 hours per week
- 3 days per week in Bloomfield, CT
- 2 days per week in Meriden, CT
- No nights or weekends
Why Join ReFocus Eye Health?
- Opportunity to work in a specialized ophthalmology practice
- Consistent weekday schedule with work-life balance
- Hands-on patient care experience
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term growth potential
- Exposure to advanced eye care procedures and technology
If you have experience in an eye care setting and are looking to grow your healthcare career with a respected ophthalmology organization, we encourage you to apply today.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bloomfield, CT.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $32.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Bloomfield,CT.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2026.
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Posting ID: JP-006230420