Ophthalmic Technician

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated individual with great attention to detail. This position will be responsible for performing a variety of highly skilled duties associated with the eye to prepare our patients for the physician evaluation, to include, but not limited to:

· Documentation of a patient's chief complaint. History of present illness, medical history, review of systems, and all ocular history/findings. Documentation must be accurate, thorough and in accordance with compliance guidelines. All patient documentation is entered into our group's EHR system.

· Scribe with the physician during exams and procedures

· Acquiring visual acuities

· Measurement of intra-ocular pressures by applanation tonometry

· Slit lamp examination

· Pupil testing

· Ocular motility

· Confrontation fields

· Color vision testing

· Perform special study exams such as optical coherence tomography (OCT), fundus photos and intravenous fluorescein angiography

· Assist physician with minor surgeries and laser procedures

· Other associated duties as assigned by the Office Manager or physician.

Requirements:

• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Medical terminology background
• Strong computer skills
• Medical office experience (preferred)

Job Type: Full-time and part-time

Salary: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Opportunities for bonus pay

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Medical specialties:

• Ophthalmology

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Ophthalmology: 1 year (Preferred, but not needed)