Ophthalmic Technician

Optical TechnicianInspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Responsible for performing various technical procedures for patients and obtaining medical information from patients during their office visits and for using this information to perform related tasks. Assists with obtaining pre-certifications and performing referrals when needed for patients.Essential FunctionsObtains brief medical history and chief complaint from patient.Maintains patient's medical record via electronic medical record.Sets up and assists with office procedures.Performs within scope of training and certification to do procedures/tests including: Autorefraction using the Topcon auto-refractor, refraction using the Jackson Cross Cylinder Method, Humphrey visual field, OCT, IOL master, pachymeter, checking vision using Snellen Chart, Goldman Tonometry or Tono pen, brightness acuity testing, sonometric scans, stereo testing, color deficiency testing, EOM's checking pupils for afferent pupillary deficiency.Assists physician by scribing and performing various tasks during patient exam.Schedules surgeries, follow up appointments and referrals as requested. Obtains pre-certifications for all surgeries.Phones/faxes in prescriptions for medications and glasses per physician ordersReceives and returns phone calls, screening and forwarding those requiring physician action.Monitors and maintains stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment.Provides education/training to patient/familyPerforms other duties as assigned.Supervisory/Management ResponsibilitiesThis is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.Minimum RequirementsEducation - High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma/highest degree earned. Completion of Ophthalmology Certification ProgramExperience - No experience defined.In Lieu OfThree (3) years of Ophthalmology experience may be substituted for completion of an Ophthalmology Certification ProgramRequired Certifications, Registrations, LicensesCERT OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSISTANT - C073Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesProficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database)Data entry skillsWork ShiftDay (United States of America)LocationRichlandFacility3108 Ophthalmology 4 Med ParkDepartment31081000 Ophthalmology 4 Med Park-Practice OperationsShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.