Ophthalmic Technician

Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Ophthalmic Technician and play a vital role in delivering exceptional eye care services. In this energetic position, you will assist ophthalmologists in patient examinations, perform essential diagnostic tests, and ensure smooth clinic operations. Your expertise will help improve patients' vision and overall eye health while providing a positive, caring experience. This paid position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills in ophthalmology and medical office procedures within a supportive environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. High School diploma, some college preferred.

2. Highly recommend one or more years' experience as an ophthalmic / optometric technician.

3. Strongly encourage certification as an ophthalmic technician (COA) or paraoptometric (CPOT).

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

2. Problem-solving and analytical skills.

3. Empathetic personality with attention to patient needs.

4. Strong organization with attention to detail.

5. Ability to work as a team member.

6. Demonstrates ability to perform comprehensive work-ups on 2-3 patients per hour.

7. Demonstrates strong computer literacy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Communication, Clinic & Patient Care

a. Acquaints all new patients with the office procedures to which they will be exposed. Informs patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed and how they will be affected during the tests.

b. Obtains patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications.

c. Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include, but not limited to:

· Automated lensometry

· Auto-refraction

· Visual acuity-with and without correction and pinhole

· Pupillary function tests

· Evaluation of motility

· Confrontational and automated visual field testing (Humphrey and virtual)

· Stereo testing

· Color vision analysis

· Amsler Grid training

· Advanced refractometry

· Applanation tonometry

· Tonopen

· Angle and peripheral iridotomy assessment

· Instillation of drops

· Contact lens prescription calculations and trainings

· Ordering contact lens trials and supplies

· OCT-macula and optic nerve

· Fundus photos

· External photos

· Pachymetry

· Sending in prescriptions

· Cleaning and disinfecting the equipment and exam lanes

d. Maintains a smooth flow of patients to the physician, altering the test sequence as required. Communicates with reception and lead technician to facilitate proper patient flow.

e. Provides telephone support regarding ocular emergencies, prescription refills, patient care questions, and scheduling patients requiring non-routine services.

f. Troubleshoots instruments as necessary and reports to lead technician.

g. Audits clinical supply levels, communicating to chief of staff which items fall below par level.

h. Checks tasks periodically throughout the work day and any other duties as required.

i. Completes prescription and prior authorization requests.

j. Check email at least once daily to keep up to date with office procedures and ask lead technician or chief of staff for any clarification.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings