Ophthalmic Technician II

Eye Center of Texas•Webster, TX

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Technician II assists ophthalmologists and optometrists by gathering information about patients’ ocular health and performing appropriate clinical tests. The role requires a solid understanding of eye-care principles developed through formal education and/or clinical experience. Technicians support patient examinations, procedures, education, documentation, and clinic operations while following practice protocols and applicable regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Intermediate comprehension and ability to perform technician skills appropriately in routine and moderately complex situations, including interpreting information and understanding core clinical concepts and workflows.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 3 years’ experience as an uncertified ophthalmic assistant is preferred.
COA eligibility is preferred.
Nextech/ICP experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Review patient charts for completeness and accuracy.
Perform testing ordered by the doctor based on the scheduled exam, patient complaint, and/or patient history.
Serve as a medical scribe during physician examinations and enter information into electronic medical records.
Take ocular and systemic histories and accurately record visual acuity.
Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications under physician direction.
Assist with simple in-office procedures and ensure proper informed consent is obtained.
Assist with patient education.
Maintain clean and orderly examination rooms during the workday.
Comply with practice procedures and protocols, as well as state and federal regulations.
Follow documentation requirements for quality reporting and testing-frequency restrictions.
Report inventory and supply needs to leadership in a timely manner.
Participate in daily team huddles and regularly scheduled meetings as required.
Complete work or school excuses and provide patients with medication instructions.
Report potential or suspected errors to a supervisor or Compliance Officer.
Complete additional tasks or projects as needed to support the team.
Maintain a cooperative, self-motivated, courteous, and professional attitude.
Perform history taking, including understanding common ophthalmic medications; visual acuity; confrontation visual fields; extraocular motility assessment; pupil assessment; intraocular pressure measurement; manual lensometry; angle assessment; manual refractometry; supplemental testing; and diagnostic testing.