Job Summary:
The Ophthalmic Technician performs a range of duties that prepare the patient to see the doctor. It is direct patient care, with on the job training.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Obtain medical and eye history from patient
- Documenting information using an EMR (electronic medical record)
- Prepare examination and treatment rooms
- Perform screening and testing to prepare the patient for the doctor's exam. This includes:
- Visual acuity
- Color vision screening
- Auto and manual lensometry
- Auto and manual refraction
- Tonometry
- Amsler grid
- Pupil evaluation
- Other testing as needed
- Administer eye medications
- May assist physicians during minor surgical procedures
- Maintain and calibrate ophthalmic equipment
- Refill and prescribe medication on doctor's behalf
- Complete prior authorizations for patient medication
Required Skills/Abilities
- Exceptional Customer service- understands and anticipates the patient's needs, takes action to meet the patients needs
- Proactive- keep others informed, ask for help when needed, brings challenges to supervisor
- Efficient- Utilizes technology, innovation, and process improvements to continuously improve efficiency and effectiveness
- Participates in teamwork, establishes strong working relationships with teammates
- Celebrates change, receptive to new ideas and responds positively to change
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- We are willing to train
- Medical experience preferred but not required
Physical Requirements
- Sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stooping, walking, lifting
- Ability to see, hear and speak with sufficient capability to perform assigned tasks
- Driving independently to other facilities
Working Conditions
- Travel to other locations is necessary
- Occupational exposure- Category II exposure to blood-borne pathogens and may encounter chemical hazards.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.