Ophthalmic Technician II

Medical Center Ophthalmology Associates•San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Medical Center Ophthalmology Associates (MCOA), located in San Antonio, Texas, provides care for eye conditions. The Ophthalmic Technician II assists ophthalmologists and optometrists by gathering information about patients’ ocular health. The technician performs clinical testing and applies formal education and/or clinical experience to understand eye-care principles and procedures. The role includes clinical and administrative duties, including reviewing patient charts, performing ordered tests, documenting examinations in electronic medical records, assisting with procedures and patient education, maintaining exam rooms, reporting inventory needs, participating in meetings, and completing related tasks. The technician is expected to follow practice protocols and applicable regulations, maintain professional conduct, and report potential errors.

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 technician skills based on iJCAHPO training and generally accepted understanding, including applying knowledge in routine and moderately complex situations and interpreting information.
History taking, including understanding common ophthalmic medications.
Visual acuity testing.
Confrontation visual field testing.
Extraocular motility assessment, including ductions, cover/uncover and alternating cover testing, and documenting defects.
Pupil assessment, including recognition of pupil abnormalities and an afferent pupillary defect (APD).
Intraocular pressure measurement using Goldmann applanation via slit lamp or a Perkins tonometer.
Manual lensometry and accurate transposition between minus and plus cylinder as needed.
Angle assessment using a slit lamp microscope.
Manual refractometry using the Jackson Cross-Cylinder technique.
Supplemental testing, including Amsler Grid, color vision, stereopsis (Randot test), exophthalmometry, BAT, and PAM.
Diagnostic testing, including immersion and/or contact A-scan biometry, ultrasound, OCT, visual field, pachymetry, topography, dry eye testing, and fundus photography.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an uncertified ophthalmic assistant.
COA eligibility.
Nextech/ICP experience.

Responsibilities

Review patient charts for completeness and accuracy.
Perform testing ordered by the doctor, based on the scheduled examination, patient complaint, and/or patient history.
Act as a medical scribe during physician examinations and enter data 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 cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
Comply with practice procedures, protocols, and 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 to contribute to the team.
Maintain a cooperative, self-motivated, courteous, and professional attitude.