Job Description

Job Title:

Ophthalmic Technician

Job Responsibilities

Make introductions and establish rapport with patients. Initiate patient evaluation, documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines. Perform pre-exam testing to include visual acuity assessment for distance vision and near vision with and without correction, reconciling patients medical history and medications to reflect accurately and update accordingly for each exam visit. Chief complaint detailed, review patient's ocular medications and when last instilled. Eye Dominance Color vision screening, stereopsis, dry eye testing, tonopen for eye pressure Perform lensometry, auto-refraction and specialized testing such as visual fields, keratometry, tonopen,and ophthalmic photography optical coherence tomography (OCT), Set up procedures as instructed by physician 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. Conduct inventory of instrument supply on a regular basis. Assist with maintenance of clinical examination equipment and with ordering of supplies. Clean surgical instruments in preparation for sterile processing. Inspect instruments periodically for damage, send for repair, and request a replacement as necessary. Inspect instruments periodically for damage, send for repair, and request a replacement as necessary. Open and close exam lanes daily, insuring 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. Patient flow and Flag system

Job Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and experience: High school diploma. Outstanding interpersonal skills as well as a neat and professional appearance. One year of specialized ophthalmic experience is desirable or completion of on-the-job training upon hiring. Position requires a great deal of initiative and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Employee must comply by HIPPA guidelines to maintain patient confidentiality.
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