Ophthalmic Technician at Eye Foundation Hospital

Job Summary

• To provide ophthalmic assistance to physicians while providing patient care. Perform an extensive number of data collection functions delegated by the physician to allow for proper medical and professional diagnosis of patients.

Responsibilities

• Make introductions and establish rapport with patients. Initiate patient evaluation, documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines.
• Perform pre-exam testing to include visual acuity assessment, including pinhole and glare testing, confrontational visual field testing, assess extraocular muscles, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, assess angles, pupillary dilation, and all other patient services as requested by the physician including special tests such as color vision screening, stereopsis, and dry eye testing.
• Perform lensometry and specialized testing such as visual fields, keratometry, A/B scans, and ophthalmic photography optical coherence tomography (OCT), and other relevant equipment.
• Perform retinoscopy and refractometry.
• Assist with minor surgical procedures or laser treatments in the office.
• Complete requests for prescription refills as authorized by the physician, with full documentation in the patient chart.
• Educate patients regarding the administration of medications and pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by a physician.
• Assist with fitting contact lenses and instruct patients in the care and insertion of lenses.
• Conduct inventory of ophthalmic supplies, including pharmaceuticals and instruments on a regular basis.
• Clean surgical instruments in preparation for sterile processing.
• Inspect instruments periodically for damage, send them for repair, and request a replacement, as necessary.
• Check the temperature of the medical refrigerator daily.
• Check the expiration date and inventory of items kept in the refrigerator and replace, them as necessary.
• Open and close exam lanes daily, ensuring that equipment is wiped down in an appropriate manner, battery-powered instruments are seated properly in recharge wells and slit lamps, and projectors are switched off under covers.
• Follow all safety procedures as per guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills as well as a neat and professional appearance.
• One year of specialized ophthalmic experience is desirable or completion of on-the-job training upon hiring.
• A certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) credential is preferred.

Computer Savvy Skill:

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Core Values:

• Accountability
• Resourcefulness
• Ethics
• Flexibility
• Respectful Engagement
• Empathy

Competencies:

• Good communication and people skills. Attention to detail.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Good technical and measurement skills. Organized and methodical.
• Able to cope with the physical demands of the job
• Any other duties assigned by your Manager and the Medical Director