Eye Care Technician

Citizen Potawatomi Nation•Shawnee, OK

48m•$14 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

To assist the Ophthalmologist and/or Optometrist by conducting diagnostic tests, recording, and measuring vision, testing eye function, preparing examination rooms, and handling other tasks as needed.

Requirements

Certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant or closely related alternative (JCAHPO - COA, COT, or COMT)
Ability to communicate effectively and accurately with patients, providers, and others.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all patients encounters.
Computer skills are needed.
Sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
Some lifting, bending, stretching, and kneeling may be required.
The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
General clinical environment with frequent exposure to chemicals, bloodborne pathogens and patient body fluids.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an Optometry or Ophthalmology clinic setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately collect and document patient medical and ocular history in an electronic medical record.
Perform and document a variety of diagnostic tests as directed by physician(s) to include Visual Acuity, Lensometry, Pupillary Assessment, Ocular Motility, Tonometry, Retinoscopy/Refractometry, Glare Testing, Topography, Color Vision, Amsler Grid, Stereopsis, Dry Eye Testing, Pachymetry, Confrontation Visual Field Testing, OCT, ASCAN and Automated Perimetry.
Perform other duties and projects as required to optimized clinic flow or as required by management.