Ophthalmic Technician

Job Description

Job Description

An Ophthalmic Technician performs various ophthalmic screening and testing in order to provide the physician with the information needed to diagnose diseases and administer treatments to ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care.

This position requires excellent customer service skills and communication.

Ophthalmic skills include

• Make introductions and establish rapport with the patient. Initiate patient evaluation, properly documenting the chief complaint and all pertinent medical and ocular history.
• Perform pre-exam testing which includes visual acuity, confrontational visual fields, pupillary assessment, and ocular motility assessment.
• Perform special testing if needed such as glare testing, dominant eye, color vision screening, stereopsis, and amsler grid screening.
• Perform manual lensometry and / or document contact lens information properly.
• Perform automated and / or manual refraction.
• Perform diagnostic testing if needed such as visual fields, fundus photography, OCT imaging, corneal topography, and pachymetry.
• Perform tonometry (measurement of intraocular pressure).
• Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.
• Assist if needed in fitting contact lenses and instruct patients in care and insertion of lenses.
• Assists with patient education under the direction of the physician.
• Complete requests for prescription refills and return patient calls to answer questions or address concerns as authorized by the physician, with full documentation in the patients chart.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the work day.
• Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations.

Position Qualifications

• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly with attention to detail. Knowledge and understanding of EMR navigation and charting.
• Communication – Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with physicians, patients, and staff both verbally and in writing. Requires good listening skills.
• Empathetic – Ability to exhibit understanding, patience, and compassion with excellent customer service skills.
• Organized – Possess strong organizational skills including the ability to manage time effectively while maintaining a high level of quality of care and work.
• Reliability – Demonstrates reliability in attendance and punctuality. Requires having a good work ethic.
• Team Player – Ability to work together to ensure the best possible patient care.