Ophthalmic Technician (Per Diem)

Job Summary

Responsible for daily patient care and flow of clinic activities.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Experience checking vital signs (i.e. Blood pressure, Heart rate, respiration rate, check height and weight).
• 1-2 years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Certified Ophthalmic Tech
• CPR: Healthcare Provider

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.
• Perform technical workups, patient histories and special testing.
• Communicate with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery scheduling, etc
• Maintains and cleans all equipment being used and report to Equipment Coordinator if not in working condition
• Return phone calls to patients and pharmacies in a timely manner
• Assists in minor surgery
• Efficiently and accurately interview patients and documents histories
• Accurately performs: Refractions w/ retinoscopy, Lensometry , Keratometry, Tonometry, Visual Fields, Amslers, Muscle Testing, Pupil Exams, Topography, OCT IOL Master / Ascans, Fundus Photos, Scribes readily when doctor desires.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• High school education or equivalent preferred
• JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant preferred
• Good understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care
• Knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care/usage needed
• Ability to assess common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work environment required
• Ability to communicate with patients, co-workers and manager
• Able to help in all areas and understand the need
• Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms and ocular meds
• Knowledge of contact lenses
• Displays consistent professionalism
• Empathetic with patients
• Demonstrates positive rapport with fellow employees
• Demonstrates flexibility in job assignment
• Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals

(EOE DFW)