The Ophthalmic Technician performs a range of duties which includes preparing the patient to see the Optometrist (preliminary exam, medical history & testing), preparation of examination and treatment rooms, performing basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting during minor procedures.
Essential Functions:
- Acts as clinical assistant to Optometrist.
- Performs complete ophthalmic history and preliminary exams, sub-specialty tests (refraction, visual field test, color testing and contact lens evaluation etc.)
- Interviews patient to obtain and record medical history within the Athena electronic health record.
- Prepares patients for ophthalmology examination by dilating pupils, identifying changes in visual acuity, obtaining extraocular pressure, and obtaining blood pressure and communicates results to Optometrist.
- Maintains a safe, secure, and health work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures along with complying with legal regulations.
- Set up and prep for minor procedures, maintain stock of materials for exam rooms and procedures, follows industry and clinic standards for sterilization of instruments.
- Is familiar with standard concepts, practices, equipment and procedures within the field
Compensation details: 20-25 Hourly Wage
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Requirements
- <ul><li>High School diploma or equivalent</li><li>Basic Life Support Certification</li><li>Proficiency in computers</li><li>Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.</li><li>One year of previous ophthalmic technician experience <em>(preferred)</em></li><li>Experience with electronic health records<em> (preferred)</em></li></ul><p><br /></p>