Ophthalmic Medical Technician
About The Position
The Ophthalmic Technician is responsible for collecting and recording ocular and systemic patient histories, visual acuities, BP, IOP, Auto refractions, Manifest Refractions, performing external examinations, and dry-eye testing, as well as disease specific extra testing. Ophthalmic Technicians may not diagnose or treat eye disorders and may not prescribe medications; they are not independent practitioners. They can provide diagnostic information and clinical data in the ophthalmic exam to the physician, who is treating patients, and may assist in surgery, patient education, and compliance with prescribed treatment.
Requirements
- Minimal of one year in Ophthalmology
- Superior interpersonal and communications skills
- Ability to perform manifest refraction is required
- Ability to perform Goldmann tonometry is required
- Ability to effectively multitask
- Attentive to detail and accuracy
Nice To Haves
- Certification through JCAHPO
- Associates Degree
Responsibilities
- Collecting and recording ocular and systemic patient histories, visual acuities, BP, IOP, Auto refractions, Manifest Refractions, performing external examinations, and dry-eye testing, as well as disease specific extra testing
- Providing diagnostic information and clinical data in the ophthalmic exam to the physician
- Assisting in surgery, patient education, and compliance with prescribed treatment
- Collecting and recording patient medical history
- Instructing patients on post-operative care, medication use, contact lens care and exam expectations
- Performing visual acuity testing, auto and Manifest Refractions (measurements for the glasses prescription), tonometry (measuring eye pressure) (Goldmann required)
- Measuring pupil size and reactivity using PERRLA
- Testing elements of movement (eye muscle function)
- Performing confrontational visual field testing, pachymetry (Corneal thickness measurement)
- Performing dry eye testing including Zone Quick and TBUT, Interferometry, brightness acuity testing
- Participating in light cleaning of the facility
- Maintaining a sanitized environment
- Performing corneal topography, retinal nerve fiber layer measurements, retinal thickness and topography, fluorescein angiography, B-scan ultrasonography
- Assisting with contact lens fitting and instructing patients on insertion and removal of contacts
- Preparing for and assisting with in-office procedures including consenting patients
- Assisting with Lasers or minor procedures
- Working within scope of practice under the supervision of the treating physician
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
