Eye Care Technician

Description

JOB TITLE: Eye Care Technician 

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Health Services

Department: Medical Clinic

SUPERVISOR: Clinic Operations Manager

FLSA: Non-exempt

SALARY RANGE: $13.78 - $23.10

ALL FULL TIME POSITIONS:  In addition to your pay, your salary also includes Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. The Biweekly deduction from employee paycheck is $40.00 for Employee Only, $95.00 Employee plus Children, $120.00 Employee plus Spouse, and $140.00 Employee plus family.  

CPN Health Services personnel may be assigned to provide services to patients of all ages including but not limited to Indian Children and will require a criminal history background screening.

JOB SUMMARY: To assist the Ophthalmologist and/or Optometrist by conducting diagnostic tests, recording, and measuring vision, testing eye function, preparing examination rooms, and handling other tasks as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

· Accurately collect and document patient medical and ocular history in an electronic medical record. 

· Perform and document a variety of diagnostic tests as directed by physician(s) to include Visual Acuity, Lensometry, Pupillary Assessment, Ocular Motility, Tonometry, Retinoscopy/Refractometry, Glare Testing, Topography, Color Vision, Amsler Grid, Stereopsis, Dry Eye Testing, Pachymetry, Confrontation Visual Field Testing, OCT, ASCAN and Automated Perimetry.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

· Perform other duties and projects as required to optimized clinic flow or as required by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

· Ability to communicate effectively and accurately with patients, providers, and others.

· Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all patients encounters.

· Computer skills are needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:

· Certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant or closely related alternative (JCAHPO -  COA, COT, or COMT)

· Experience in an Optometry or Ophthalmology clinic setting preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

· Sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.

· Some lifting, bending, stretching, and kneeling may be required.

· The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: 

· General clinical environment with frequent exposure to chemicals, bloodborne pathogens and patient body fluids. 

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.