Ophthalmic Technician

Requirements: Certified ophthalmic medical assistant (COA) preferred. Ability to perform refractions Two to five years of experience necessary. Must be vaccinated for Covid-19.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Demonstrated, advanced comprehension of ophthalmic assistant skills. Experience with an electronic health record (EHR)Basic understanding of optics and the ability to perform refractometry. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Empathetic personality with concern for patients’ needs. Strong organization with attention to detail. Ability to work as a team member. Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive workups on three patients per hour.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Acquaints all new patients with office procedures to which they will be exposed. Informs patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed, and how the patient will be affected during the tests. Obtains patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications. Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement of the following: Visual acuity Confrontational visual fields Stereo testing Evaluation of motility Pupillary function tests Color plates Applanation tonometry Refractometry Angle assessment Dilation of pupils Contact lens evaluations Visual field testing Optic nerve and macular OCTsCorneal pachymetry Corneal topography Assists physician with minor surgery, maintaining practice standards of sterile technique and infection control. Maintains a smooth flow of patients to the physician. Provides telephone support regarding ocular emergencies, prescription refills, and patient care questions. Communicates with reception to facilitate proper patient flow. Compliance with all practice procedures and protocols Seeks advice from more senior staff as necessary, never performing beyond capabilities. Follow and maintain all COVID protocols and procedures. Maintains cleanliness in exam rooms. Maintains backup levels of stock in exam rooms. Maintain operating integrity of office equipment, troubleshooting and performing preventive maintenance as necessary Performs other duties as required.