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# Front desk/Ophthalmic technician

- **Company:** Bright Future, Inc.
- **Location:** Frederick, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $37,440.0 - $52,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Biometrics, EHR Systems
- **Published:** June 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a8cb82364ea16873

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Patient comfort?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, Required

 * High school diploma or equivalent
 * Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinic
 * Excellent patient communication and bedside manner

Preferred (not required)

 * Prior experience in an ophthalmology or optometry setting strongly preferred
 * Comfortable using diagnostic ophthalmic equipment (or willing to be trained)
 * COA, COT, or COE certification (JCAHPO)
 * Experience with EHR systems such as ModMed
 * Experience assisting with cataract or other ophthalmic surgical workups
 * We will offer training if you have never worked in the ophthalmology field before

## Description

The Front Desk/Ophthalmic technician will work directly with the physician to perform patient check-in, patient workups, pretesting, and diagnostic imaging, while ensuring a smooth, comfortable experience for patients throughout their visit., Front desk responsibilities:

 * Greet patients warmly and manage front desk check-in/check-out
 * Schedule, confirm, and reschedule patient appointments
 * Answer phones and respond to patient inquiries
 * Verify insurance eligibility and benefits before appointments (mostly done by EHR)
 * Collect copays, deductibles, and outstanding balances
 * Scan and upload documents, referrals, and forms into the EHR
 * Coordinate referrals with other providers as directed
 * Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming front office
 * Support other administrative tasks as needed (cleaning, organizing, etc...)

Technician responsibilities:

 * Perform patient history intake and chief complaint documentation
 * Conduct visual acuity testing, refractions, and pupil exams
 * Perform tonometry (IOP measurement)
 * Operate diagnostic equipment, including OCT, fundus photography, visual field testing, topography, and biometry (as applicable)
 * Assist the physician during exams, including scribing in the EHR
 * Clean, calibrate, and maintain diagnostic equipment
 * Assist with minor in-office procedures and surgical scheduling coordination as needed


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