Ophthalmic Technician

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: OPTHALMIC TECHNICIAN- CORNEA AND CATARACT EXPERIENCE

JOB SUMMARY

Assist Physician with patient examination and treatment, responsible for patient histories, routine diagnostic procedures, as well as some clerical duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate patient care
• Preliminary work-up: history, chief complaint, visual acuity, eye pressure, pupil reactions, scope of vision, color vision and muscle movement.
• Manual refractions.
• Tonometry (Applanation, Tonopen).
• Diagnostic testing: Biometry, Topography, OCT, Visual Fields, Fundus Photos.
• Take dictation and document exam findings while physician is examining patient.
• Administer drops under physician supervision.
• Write out necessary prescriptions.
• Take and explain tests, procedures, treatments, and diagnoses to patients.
• Maintain and stock all exam rooms.
• Clean and maintain all instruments.
• Assist physician in minor office surgery.
• Return and answer patient phone calls as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an ophthalmic practice. Experience in cornea and cataract clinics preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing ophthalmic procedures and diagnostic testing.
• Experience in using Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Reliability and dependability.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Outlook and Microsoft Office.
• Flexibility (may require some early mornings and evenings)