Ophthalmic Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Full-Time Ophthalmic Technician!

Wills Eye Physicians Bailey Weber Wisner is seeking a skilled and dedicated Ophthalmic Technician to join our team in Plymouth Meeting. We are a premier ophthalmology practice committed to providing exceptional patient care in a professional and collaborative environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and certification assistance

Join our dedicated team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients! If you are passionate about ophthalmology and patient care, we encourage you to apply.

Location:

• Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

Primary Function:

Under the direct supervision of the Ophthalmologist/Optometrist, the Ophthalmic Technician provides a variety of preliminary ocular assessment activities, including but not limited to, obtaining a complete and accurate medical history, visual acuity and stereo testing, lensometry, motility, applanation tonometry, pupil dilation, potential acuity meter testing and, and manifest refraction/autorefractometry. Increasingly complex patient procedures may also be assigned as determined by level of proficiency and experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides assistance to the physician with examination procedures and other patient care activities as requested.
2. Oversees the efficient flow of patients through the eye clinic, assuring that resources are sufficient for scheduled patients and that they are directed appropriately.
3. When appropriate, performs lensometry, including reading lenses with multifocal and progressive adds, power of sphere, axis of cylinder power and orientation of prism.
4. Performs intraocular pressure assessments through the use of applanation tonometry and also utilizing the tonopen.
5. Instills dilating drops (and other ophthalmic drops) per physician's instructions.
6. Interacts and communicates in a professional manner with fellow employees, medical staff and other health team professionals.
7. Ensures that exam rooms are stocked with appropriate instruments, as well as patient handouts, & any other equipment/materials, as required by physicians.
8. Formulates and maintains effective working relationships with peers, managers and other members of the health care team.
9. Demonstrate adaptability, flexibility, and accountability when changes are made in job description and responsibility, including performing all qualified duties throughout other areas of the hospital.