Job Description

Job Title:

Ophthalmic Technician

Job Responsibilities

Perform pre-exam testing to include visual acuity assessment, including pinhole and glare testing, confrontational visual field testing, assess extraocular muscles, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, assess angles, pupillary dilation, and all other patient services as requested by the physician including special tests such as color vision screening, stereopsis, dry eye testing, and exophthalmometry. Perform lensometry and specialized testing such as visual fields, keratometry, A/B scans, and ophthalmic photography optical coherence tomography (OCT), Optical Biometry (IOL Master and Lensstar). Complete requests for prescription refills as authorized by physician, with full documentation in patient chart. Educate patients regarding administration of medications and pre and post-operative instructions as directed by physician. Provide patient services such as glasses adjustments. Conduct inventory of instrument supply on a regular basis. Assist with maintenance of clinical examination equipment and with ordering of supplies. Inspect instruments periodically for damage, and request repair or replacement from clinical manager as necessary. Escorting patient to the exam room and loading the chart and all testing onto the computer, verify patient medications and medical history according to the EHR chart Responsible for maintaining the flag system to alert staff and physician if we are running on time or behind Open and close exam lanes daily, ensuring that equipment is wiped down in an appropriate manner, battery powered instruments are seated properly in re-charge wells, slit lamps and projectors are switched off under covers. Follow all safety procedures as per guidelines.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Health insurance On-the-job training Paid time off
Work Location: In person