Ophthalmic Technician

Ophthalmic Medical Technician

Job Description:

• Responsible for collecting and recording ocular and systemic patient histories, visual acuities, BP, IOP, Auto refractions, Manifest Refractions
• Perform external examinations, dry-eye testing, and disease-specific extra testing

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Collecting and recording patient medical history
• Instructing patients on post-operative care, medication use, contact lens care, and exam expectations
• Performing visual acuity testing, auto and Manifest Refractions (measurements for the glasses prescription), tonometry (measuring eye pressure) (Goldmann required)
• Measuring pupil size and reactivity using PERRLA
• Testing elements of movement (eye muscle function)
• Performing confrontational visual field testing, pachymetry (Corneal thickness measurement)
• Performing dry eye testing including Zone Quick and TBUT, Interferometry, brightness acuity testing
• Participating in light cleaning of the facility
• Maintaining a sanitized environment
• Performing corneal topography, retinal nerve fiber layer measurements, retinal thickness and topography, fluorescein angiography, B-scan ultrasonography
• Assisting with contact lens fitting and instructing patients on insertion and removal of contacts
• Preparing for and assisting with in-office procedures including consenting patients
• Assisting with Lasers or minor procedures

Working Conditions and Environmental/Physical Demands:

• Standing/walking 95% of the day to perform essential job duties
• Full body rotation (i.e., bending, stooping, twisting, etc.)
• Ability to lift at least 20lbs
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• No adverse environmental conditions expected

Qualifications:

• Required: Minimal of one year in Ophthalmology
• Preferred: Certification, Certification through JCAHPO, Associates Degree - preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Superior interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to perform manifest refraction is required
• Ability to perform Goldmann tonometry is required
• Ability to effectively multitask
• Attentive to detail and accuracy

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Monthly Bonus

Compensation Details:

• $18-22 Hourly Wage