Ophthalmic Technician

• Must have a High school diploma or GED
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician is preferred
• Must have BLS - Basic Life Support Certification
• Must have a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be proficient in computers and relevant software applications and practice management technology

• The salary for this position is $25 - $45 / hr (Negotiable)
• This is a Full-time position
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Provide primary ophthalmic care to patients and act as clinical assistant to physician.
• Perform complete ophthalmic history and preliminary exams, sub-specialty tests (refraction, VF test,
• A-Scan Biometry (IOL master), Pachymetry, PAM evaluation, color testing, and contact lens evaluation).
• Verify patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit.
• Accurately record all information in EMR system according to established standards and physician requirements.
• Check condition of patients' eyes by observing pupils, muscle, visual acuity, extraocular movements, and blood pressure (if requested by Physician).
• Prepare patients for ophthalmology examination by dilating pupils, changes in visual acuity, elevated extraocular pressure, or blood pressure and communicating results to Attending Physician.
• Secure patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records, completing diagnostic and procedure coding, and keeping patient information confidential.
• Counsel patients by transmitting physician's orders, use of drops, contact lenses, drugs, and answer questions about surgery and specialty imagining required/ordered.
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures along with complying with legal regulations.
• Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and promptly reporting equipment issues.
• Process prescription refill requests.
• Perform set standard number of patient work-ups based on established times while maintaining quality of customer service.
• Maintain stock in exam room in accordance to standard inventory and Physician preferences.
• Maintain minor OR stock and all sterilization of instruments.
• Set up and prep for minor OR procedures to include setting sterile tray and maintaining sterile field.
• Must be able to work at alternative locations as needed

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