JOB DESCRIPTION
Ophthalmic Technician
POSITION: Ophthalmic Technician / Receptionist
DEPARTMENT: Back Office
REPORTS TO: Office Manager
JOB SUMMARY: To perform an extensive number of data collection functions as delegated by the physician to allow for proper professional diagnosis of patients and to do so in a way that instills patient confidence in the treatment.
Demonstrate ophthalmic technician skills.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Two years experience as an ophthalmic technician.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Problem Solver
2. Analytical
3. Perfectionist
4. Personable
5. Organized
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Communication & Patient Care
Acquaint all new patients with the office procedures to which they will be exposed.
Inform patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed and how they will be affected during the tests.
Obtain patient history to include chief compliant, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications.
Perform accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include
A-scans and visual fields.
Perform fundus photography.
Perform OCTs
Perform refractions
Assessment of pupils, confrontation fields, and anterior chamber depth
Topography
BAT (brightness acuity test)
CST (contrast sensitivity test)
Super pinhole
Tonopen
Applanation
Pachymetry
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Neutralizing glasses prescription
Scribing/accurately documentation exam
Assisting in minor surgeries
Sterilization of instruments
Cleaning, stocking, opening/closing of exam and work up rooms
Maintaining clean work area and patient lobby
Helping and answering questions of other staff members
Helping in front office when needed
Disposing and documenting of biohazard waste
2.Triage
Determine which patient should be next to be taken from the waiting room and to have testing initiated. Escort all patients from the waiting room for the data collection. Following testing, advise the patient as to who will see them next and make them comfortable during the wait.
Maintain a smooth flow of patients to the physician, altering the test sequence as required.
Communicate with coworkers to facilitate proper patient flow.
3. Administrative
Check calibration of equipment and make adjustments or calls fro service, as necessary.
Assist with ordering and maintaining proper inventory of all patient care supplies
(bulbs, film, visual field paper, ARK paper, etc.)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
