Ophthalmic Tech

Ophthalmic Technician

Fort Lauderdale, FL
$18-26/hr + excellent benefits

• Reviews patient chart to ensure completeness and accuracy of information. Performs testing required by type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and history.
• Acts as scribe while physician examines patient entering data into electronic medical records or handwrites in paper chart, oversees patient flow.
• Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately record visual acuity.
• Performs lensometry, refractometry, applanation tonometry, basic muscle balance testing, assess pupils, assess the anterior chamber, confrontation visual fields and gross external exam.
• Administers diagnostic tests.
• Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.
• Assists with in-office procedures ensuring proper informed consent is obtained, sets up and cleans up from procedures.
• Performs advanced ophthalmic procedures.
• Assists in training of other ophthalmic assistants.
• Assists with patient education.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
• Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations. Understands and accepts responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer.
• Maintains positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Contributes to the team effort by completing additional tasks/projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or the equivalent years related experience preferred
• COA/COT certification preferred but not required
• Ophthalmic experience preferred
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions or work performed. Willing to accept constructive criticism.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly with attention to all details of a project or task.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others using good listening skills and the spoken word. Ability to write clearly and concisely using good grammar and spelling.