Ophthalmic Technician

Responsibilities Provides high quality, accurate and compassionate care to a diverse patient population Displays high proficiency in taking patient histories and is highly organized to fully prepare the patient for the physician appointment Interacts professionally and compassionately with patients daily Performs diagnostic Visual Field Testing: Humphrey, Octopus and Goldman Fields Clinical Competence of Ophthalmic Imaging: OCT, HRT, Pachymetry, Topography and IOL Master Enters information into Electronic Medical Record Transports patients within the facility to additional departments Assists with rooming patients Stocks and disinfects examination rooms Provides assistance to Physicians and Ophthalmic Technicians in the Ophthalmology clinic Initiates patient’s exam and prepares patients for physician appointments Documents medical history, symptoms, complaints, and medications Performs related patient service when necessary and as requested Travel may be required to accommodate staffing levels at other clinical facilities Performs diagnostic testing such as visual acuity eye exams, lensometry, keratometry, refractometry, and tonometry Obtains Ophthalmic Imaging: OCT, Topography, Pachymetry, Specular Microscopy, Manual A-Scans and IOL Master Instructs patients on proper eyecare Adheres to regulations regarding drug samples and drug sample logs Ensures medication and supply expiration dates are current Other duties or special projects as assigned Requirements minimum of a HS Diploma or equivalent Ophthalmic Assistant criteria AND 1 year prior experience as an Ophthalmic Technician or Ophthalmic Assistant OR 2 years prior experience as a technician in an Optometry Clinic OR Successful completion of OSUP’s Ophthalmic Personnel Training Program COA Preferred Certifications & Qualifications HS Diploma or equivalent Ophthalmic Personnel Training Program COA Preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr