Position Summary:
The Optometric Technician generates important preliminary information to be used by the optometrist; reviews the patient status and performs medical tests. Upholds the values of EyeCare Associates.
Essential Duties:
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Reviews patient charts to ensure completeness and accuracy of information. Performs testing required by the type of exam scheduled, patient complaint, and history.
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Acts as a scribe while the physician examines patient entering data into electronic medical records or handwrites in a paper chart, oversees patient flow.
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Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately record visual acuity.
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Performs lensometry, refractometry, applanation tonometry, basic muscle balance testing, assess pupils, assess the anterior chamber, confrontation visual fields, and gross external exam. Administer diagnostic tests.
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Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.
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Assists with in-office procedures ensuring proper informed consent are obtained, sets up, and cleans up from procedures.
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Perform advanced ophthalmic procedures.
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Assists in training of other ophthalmic assistants & Assists with patient education.
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Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
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Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations.
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Understands and accepts responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisors.
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Maintains a positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.
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Other duties as assigned
Organizational and Compliance Duties:
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Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions or work performed. Willing to accept constructive criticism.
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Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly with attention to all details of a project or task.
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Adaptability – Ability to adapt to and facilitate change in the workplace.
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Communication – Ability to communicate effectively with others using good listening skills and the spoken word. Ability to write clearly and concisely using good grammar and spelling.
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Empathetic – Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of patients and co-workers. Exhibits a cheerful demeanor with the ability to display good-natured tolerance of delay or adversity.
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Initiative – Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. Desire to excel, attempting non-routine tasks.
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Judgment – The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
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Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
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Reliability – Can be relied upon to demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.
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Team Player – The ability to work with others and independently for a common goal. Puts aside own individual needs to work toward the larger group objective and reinforce the contribution of others.
