Optometric Tech

Position Summary: 

The Optometric Technician generates important preliminary information to be used by the optometrist; reviews the patient status and performs medical tests. Upholds the values of EyeCare Associates. 

Essential Duties:

• Reviews patient charts to ensure completeness and accuracy of information. Performs testing required by the type of exam scheduled, patient complaint, and history.
• Acts as a scribe while the physician examines patient entering data into electronic medical records or handwrites in a paper chart, oversees patient flow.
• Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately record visual acuity.
• Performs lensometry, refractometry, applanation tonometry, basic muscle balance testing, assess pupils, assess the anterior chamber, confrontation visual fields, and gross external exam. Administer diagnostic tests.
• Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.
• Assists with in-office procedures ensuring proper informed consent are obtained, sets up, and cleans up from procedures.
• Perform advanced ophthalmic procedures.
• Assists in training of other ophthalmic assistants & Assists with patient education.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
• Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations.
• Understands and accepts responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisors.
• Maintains a positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Other duties as assigned

Organizational and Compliance Duties:

• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and