Ophthalmic Technician - Per Diem
About The Position
The Ophthalmic Technician performs extensive data collection and diagnostic testing as requested by physicians to support professional diagnosis of patients’ conditions. The role includes obtaining patient histories, explaining procedures and tests, conducting ophthalmic measurements and assessments, supporting patient flow and triage, maintaining instruments and room supplies, and assisting with minor surgery. The technician may also provide ophthalmic scribe duties, back up ophthalmic photography, and travel to satellite locations. The position requires adherence to infection-control and instrument-sterility practices, appropriate handling of sensitive patient information, and working within one's capabilities while seeking guidance from senior staff as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Two to five years of experience in an ophthalmology practice.
- Advanced comprehension of ophthalmic assistant skills as outlined by JCAHPO.
- Basic understanding of optics and ability to perform refractometry.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Empathetic approach and concern for patients’ needs.
- Strong organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Comprehension of optics, refraction, and contact lenses.
- Ability to perform comprehensive workups on three patients per hour.
- Computer literacy.
Nice To Haves
- Some college; equivalent combinations of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant certification.
Responsibilities
- Orient new patients to office procedures and explain the purpose and effects of tests.
- Obtain patient histories, including ocular and general medical history, family history, allergies, and medications.
- Perform ophthalmic measurements and tests, including visual acuity, manual lensometry, visual fields, stereo testing, motility and pupillary-function assessments, color plates, applanation tonometry, refractometry, angle assessment, dilation, contact lens evaluations, optic nerve scanning, pachymetry, and corneal topography.
- Perform additional testing as required by physicians and new technologies.
- Provide backup for ophthalmic photography, including fundus, exterior, and anterior segment photographs.
- Perform duties consistent with ophthalmic writer/scribe work.
- Assist physicians with minor surgery while maintaining sterile technique and infection-control standards.
- Determine which patients should be brought from the waiting room for testing, escort patients, and help keep them comfortable and informed.
- Maintain patient flow to physicians and coordinate with reception, adjusting test sequences as needed.
- Provide telephone support for ocular emergencies, prescription refills, and patient-care questions.
- Troubleshoot instruments, replace bulbs, check connections, and archive according to manufacturer recommendations.
- Autoclave instruments and maintain instrument sterility; report ongoing instrument difficulties to the Lead Ophthalmic Technician.
- Maintain cleanliness and backup stock in examination and procedure rooms.
- Seek advice from senior staff when necessary and avoid performing duties beyond one's capabilities.
- Travel to a satellite location as needed and perform other duties as required.
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Education Level
High school or GED
