Ophthalmic Technician Job Summary
The ophthalmic technician is a fundamental part of the office team that support the physicians.
Ophthalmic Technician Responsibilities
- Obtain and document comprehensive medical and ophthalmic history utilizing an ophthalmic-based Electronic Medical Records system.
- Obtain preliminary examination screening (Visual acuity, papillary assessment, confrontational VF, tonometry, etc).
- Perform diagnostic imaging (OCT).
- Assist with office-based procedures (Intraocular of medications, laser photocoagulation, and pneumatic retinopexy).
- Develop competency with an advanced EMR system (MDI), digital imaging system, and electronic-based prescription program.
- High school diploma or GED.
- COA or COT certification is preferred but not required
- All applicants should possess the skills to learn new information and tasks quickly.
- All applicants should possess excellent computer, written and verbal communication skills with problem solving ability.
- All candidates should exhibit a professional demeanor, organizational skills and work well with others.
- Applicants with experience should be proficient in patient triage and work-up; including tonometry and assisting physicians with minor office procedures.
- This position is full time and requires reliability, local area travel and the need for flexibility.
Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits available following probationary period.
