Ophthalmic Technician

Full Job Description

Well established multi-specialty, multi location Ophthalmology group looking for an experienced ophthalmic technician. Technicians must be compassionate, detail-oriented team players with great people skills and a desire to grow in a friendly practice. As an Ophthalmic Technician your primary job function is to work with the ophthalmologist to provide exceptional patient care by gathering all patient information necessary to complete a proper diagnosis. You will perform the initial patient examinations, ophthalmic testing procedures as well as assist the physician as directed.

Job Responsibilities:

· Interview patients and document ocular and medical histories

· Perform preliminary testing ie: visual acuity, pupillary responses, confrontation visual fields, motility, stereopsis, color vision, angle assessment, refractometry and applanation tonometry, automated keratometry and lensometry.

· Perform diagnostic testing including automated perimetry, OCT, IOL Master, A-scan and ophthalmic photography, corneal topography, Pentacam.

· Monitor and facilitate patient flow in the clinic and in the imaging rooms, working collaboratively with other clinical staff.

· Administer eye drops as required by the physician. 

· EMR scribing and electronic medication refills.

· Perform clinical and administrative duties as directed

· Provide support to front office as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician/Scribe Certification

Special Skills:

• Ability to work well with others
• Reliable, punctual and dependable.
• Excellent communication skills
• Data entry and typing skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Proven experience as an Ophthalmic Technician
• Knowledge of medical office procedures.

We are willing to train the RIGHT candidate if you have no experience!