Ophthalmic Technician

Pay: $18-22/hour, based on experience

Schedule: Monday through Thursday 7AM – 5PM

Requirements: 

• 1+ year of Ophthalmic Technician experience (open to Medical Assistant willing to learn Ophthalmology)
• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Completion of Ophthalmic Technician classes/certification is preferred

Responsibilities:

Ophthalmic Technician performs tasks that the eye doctor can delegate to assist the physician in diagnosing and treating the patient. Here is a list of common tasks performed by the Ophthalmic Technician:

• Assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient management
• Perform measurements and tests that provide the doctor with information needed to arrive at a diagnosis and to prescribe treatment
• Assist with electronic medical documentation
• Assist with patient services
• History taking
• Visual acuity measurement
• Tonometry (measure eye pressure)
• Measure pupil size and reactivity
• Test and measure eye muscle function
• Visual field testing
• Corneal thickness measurement
• Corneal topography
• Retinal thickness and topography
• Prepare for and assist with in-office procedures
• Surgical assisting
• Scribe
• Office cleaning
• All pre-testing that is needed for patient work up
• Assist doctor when needed

Performance Requirements:

• Ability and knowledge to perform medical assistant care
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
• Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications as directed
• Skill in taking vital signs
• Skill in maintaining records and recording test results
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance
• Ability to cross train in patient check-in/check-out, benefits verification, collections of co-pay/co-insurance, and scheduling
• Knowledge of electronic medical records, data entry, and telephone systems
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with physicians, patients, employees, and the public
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills
• Always presents a professional image
• Ability to do detailed and accurate work
• Utilize time management skills
• Answer telephone in a professional manner
• Read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions
• Recognize, evaluate, solve problems, and correct errors
• Maintain productivity and work independently

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