Ophthalmic Technician

Job Summary:

The Ophthalmic Technician performs a range of duties that prepare the patient to see the doctor. It is direct patient care, with on the job training.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Obtain medical and eye history from patient
• Documenting information using an EMR (electronic medical record)
• Prepare examination and treatment rooms
• Perform screening and testing. This includes:
  • Visual acuity
  • Color vision screening
  • Auto and manual lensometry
  • Auto and manual refraction
  • Tonometry
  • Amsler grid
  • Pupil evaluation
  • Other testing as needed (Argos, VF, OCT, Topo, Pentacam)
• Administer eye medications
• May assist physicians during minor surgical procedures
• Maintain and calibrate ophthalmic equipment
• Refill and prescribe medication on doctor's behalf
• Complete prior authorizations for patient medication

Required Skills/Abilities

• Exceptional Customer service- understands and anticipates the patient's needs, takes action to meet the patients needs
• Proactive- keep others informed, ask for help when needed, brings challenges to supervisor
• Efficient- Utilizes technology, innovation, and process improvements to continuously improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Participates in teamwork, establishes strong working relationships with teammates
• Celebrates change, receptive to new ideas and responds positively to change

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• We are willing to train
• Medical experience preferred but not required

Physical Requirements

• Sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stooping, walking, lifting
• Ability to see, hear and speak with sufficient capability to perform assigned tasks
• Driving independently to other facilities

Working Conditions

• Travel to other locations is necessary
• Occupational exposure- Category II exposure to blood-borne pathogens and may encounter chemical hazards.