Busy ophthalmology practice located in Virginia Beach, VA, is looking for a dependable, highly motivated ophthalmic technician with excellent communication and organizational skills to join our team.
Experience requirements: All areas of ophthalmic patient care, including but not limited to patient work-ups, refraction, performing ancillary testing such as OCT, Visual Field and IOL measurement.
Compensation is based on experience.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Patient work-ups, refractions, performing ancillary testing such as OCT, Visual Field and IOL measurement
- Strong typing skills
- Strong ability to listen and interpret medical information relayed to them from a Provider
- Positive work attitude
- Participates in the delivery of patient care in an effective manner
- Assist with setting up and preparing procedures in the exam lane
- Ensure patients are consented before procedures are performed
- Performs stocking and maintenance of exam rooms
- Prepares for transport of contaminated instruments and equipment for sterilization.
- Under direction of physician, may initiate prescription refills and records prescriptions in patients chart.
- Interacts with patients, visitors, and all personnel in a courteous manner.
- Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients and co-workers; demonstrates respect for individual, cultural, and social differences.
- Contributes to the positive atmosphere of the work environment
- Able to communicate clearly with patients, families, physician, and co-workers
- Able to record activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re- evaluation of patient status
- Able to use computer and learn new software programs
- Able to remain focused and organized
- Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
- Perform other related duties when asked by a supervisor or physician
Education
Minimal requirement of a high school diploma.
Experience
Preference of at least two years of ophthalmic experience
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Ability to Commute:
- Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Virginia Beach, VA 23451: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
