Ophthalmic Technician

JOB SUMMARY: Provide exceptional patient centered ophthalmic surgical care in a clinical setting EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 1. High school diploma; some college or Medical Assisting preferred 2. Two to five years experience as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant preferred 3. Valid CPR certification preferred; will train ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Demonstrated, advanced comprehension of the ophthalmic assistant skills as outlined by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) as well as a basic understanding of optics and the ability to perform refractometry. 2. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 3. Personable and empathetic with patient’s needs and concerns. 4. Well-organized with attention to detail. 5. Ability to work as a team member. 6. Demonstrated comprehension of the principles of optics and refraction. 7. Demonstrated computer literacy. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Communication and Patient Care a. Acquaint all new patients with office procedures to which they will be exposed. Inform patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed and how the patient will be affected during the tests. Obtain patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications. c. Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include: Visual Acuity Lensometry Confrontational Visual Fields Evaluation of Motility Pupillary Function Tests Color Plates Applanation Tonometry Refractometry Angle Assessment Dilation of Pupils Visual Field Testing Optic Nerve and Retinal Scanning ( OCT ) Pachymetry Corneal Topography OPD Epic Refracting station Other tasks specific to the physician’s needs as a result of new technologies Job Type: Full-time 32 FTE, with potential for 40 FTE Physical/Mental Demands: Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Environmental/Working Conditions: Normal office environment. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as need evolve. #J-18808-Ljbffr