At Vision Innovation Partners, we exist to protect and restore vision. Because Vision is our Mission, everyone at VIP focuses on providing great patient outcomes and experiences. A career at VIP provides opportunities for growth and development, and a culture centered on our Shared Values – PATIENTS. 

We seek an Ophthalmic Medical Assistant / Technician to join our patient care team at Memorial Eye Institute in Harrisburg, PA. Our ideal candidate already has Ophthalmic Technician experience or is already a certified Medical Assistant/Ophthalmic Technician. In this role, your primary tasks are to assist the providers with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures and administrative tasks. 

** Offering a $500 Signing Bonus**

What You Will Do:

• Collect and document detailed medical and ocular histories, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Perform a variety of diagnostic and vision function tests, including:

1. Applanation tonometry
2. Refraction
3. Retinoscopy

• Utilize diagnostic equipment such as the Humphrey Field Analyzer and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) to capture eye measurements and assist in patient evaluations.
• Prepare patients for eye exams by administering dilating drops and providing clear instructions.
• Report any changes in a patient’s visual acuity or symptoms to the ophthalmologist.
• Educate patients on the proper use and care of eye drops, medications, and contact lenses.
• Assist with inventory management and exam room supply maintenance.
• Support clinical staff with additional administrative or clinical tasks as needed.

What You Will Bring: 

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Completing an accredited Medical Assistant or Ophthalmic Technician program (COA, COT, or MA certification) is preferred.

• Previous experience in ophthalmology, optometry, or as a medical assistant or scribe is strongly preferred.

• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems is a plus.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(K) retirement savings plan.
• Significant employee discounts on eye care services and products.
• Continuing education opportunities and allowances.
• Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and work-life balance support.
• Clear pathways for growth and professional development.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law