Ophthalmic Technician II

Retina Institute of Illinois•Hoffman Estates, IL

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About The Position

The Ophthalmic Technician II assists the ophthalmologist by gathering information about patients’ ocular health. The technician performs appropriate clinical tests using knowledge of eye-care theory and principles gained through formal education and/or clinical experience. The role also includes clinical documentation, patient support, maintaining exam-room order, and administrative and team responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Intermediate comprehension and ability to perform ophthalmic technician skills, applying knowledge correctly in routine and moderately complex situations and interpreting information rather than merely following instructions.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of experience as an uncertified ophthalmic assistant preferred.
COA eligibility preferred.
Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Review patient charts for completeness and accuracy.
Perform tests 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 exam rooms during the workday.
Follow practice procedures and protocols and comply with state and federal regulations.
Understand 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 scheduled meetings.
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 and contribute to the team effort.
Maintain a cooperative, self-motivated, courteous, and professional attitude.
Apply intermediate-level ophthalmic technician skills in routine and moderately complex situations, including history taking and pharmacology knowledge for 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.