Ophthalmic Tester

Job Description

Job Description

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

This position requires excellent customer service skills, communication, and the ability to multi-task.

Ophthalmic skills include

• Clear communication and properly explaining and preparing the patient for the test you will be performing.
• Knowledge of medical and ophthalmic terminology including basic eye anatomy.
• Knowledge and understanding of each physician’s testing preferences.
• Performing various visual field tests to evaluate peripheral vision in order to detect any abnormalities.
• Performing various OCT imaging to create high resolution cross-sectional images of the eye’s structures.
• Performing fundus photography to capture images of the back of the eye to assess the retina and optic nerve.
• Performing corneal topography to map out the cornea’s curvature and help diagnose any corneal conditions.
• Provide support to clinical staff with additional special testing that may include color vision screening.
• Administer topical ophthalmic drops if directed by clinical staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of testing rooms during the work day. Keeping rooms appropriately stocked with any items needed.
• Assisting clinical staff with loading rooms or escorting patients to check out.
• Compliance with all practice procedures and protocols. Compliance with all State and Federal regulations.

Position qualifications

• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly with attention to detail.
• 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.